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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.09, 3,513.12 and 1,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.09, 3,513.12 and 1,876.89 is: 2,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.09 : 3,513.12 = 1,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.09/3,513.12 = 1,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.09x = 3,513.12 × 1,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.09x = 6,593,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,739.80/2,541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.85

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