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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.12, 3,808.44 and 1,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.12, 3,808.44 and 1,368.24 is: 2,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.12 : 3,808.44 = 1,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.12/3,808.44 = 1,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.12x = 3,808.44 × 1,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.12x = 5,210,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,859.95/2,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.62

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