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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.14, 3,811.96 and 1,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.14, 3,811.96 and 1,060.06 is: 1,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.14 : 3,811.96 = 1,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.14/3,811.96 = 1,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.14x = 3,811.96 × 1,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.14x = 4,040,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,906.32/2,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.19

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