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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.05, 3,812 and 875.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.05, 3,812 and 875.11 is: 1,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.05 : 3,812 = 875.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.05/3,812 = 875.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.05x = 3,812 × 875.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.05x = 3,335,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,905.03/2,541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.81

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