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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.13, 3,806.77 and 1,872.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.13, 3,806.77 and 1,872.82 is: 2,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.13 : 3,806.77 = 1,872.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.13/3,806.77 = 1,872.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.13x = 3,806.77 × 1,872.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.13x = 7,129,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,379.89/2,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.59

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