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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.09, 3,808.29 and 1,368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.09, 3,808.29 and 1,368.21 is: 2,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.09 : 3,808.29 = 1,368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.09/3,808.29 = 1,368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.09x = 3,808.29 × 1,368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.09x = 5,210,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,540.46/2,541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.51

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