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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.09, 3,807.99 and 1,443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.09, 3,807.99 and 1,443.14 is: 2,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.09 : 3,807.99 = 1,443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.09/3,807.99 = 1,443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.09x = 3,807.99 × 1,443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.09x = 5,495,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,462.69/2,541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.64

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