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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.10, 3,808.46 and 1,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.10, 3,808.46 and 1,368.18 is: 2,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.10 : 3,808.46 = 1,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.10/3,808.46 = 1,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.10x = 3,808.46 × 1,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.10x = 5,210,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,658.80/2,541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.55

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