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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.15, 3,808.44 and 2,047.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.15, 3,808.44 and 2,047.79 is: 3,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.15 : 3,808.44 = 2,047.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.15/3,808.44 = 2,047.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.15x = 3,808.44 × 2,047.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.15x = 7,798,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,868.92/2,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.03

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