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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.97, 3,813.08 and 1,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.97, 3,813.08 and 1,080.54 is: 1,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.97 : 3,813.08 = 1,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.97/3,813.08 = 1,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.97x = 3,813.08 × 1,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.97x = 4,120,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,180.06/2,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.50

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