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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.04, 3,811.56 and 981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.04, 3,811.56 and 981.52 is: 1,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.04 : 3,811.56 = 981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.04/3,811.56 = 981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.04x = 3,811.56 × 981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.04x = 3,741,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,109.16/2,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.28

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