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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.02, 3,812.11 and 981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.02, 3,812.11 and 981.04 is: 1,471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.02 : 3,812.11 = 981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.02/3,812.11 = 981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.02x = 3,812.11 × 981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.02x = 3,739,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,822.36/2,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.78

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