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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.15, 3,809.15 and 1,719.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.15, 3,809.15 and 1,719.51 is: 2,577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.15 : 3,809.15 = 1,719.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.15/3,809.15 = 1,719.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.15x = 3,809.15 × 1,719.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.15x = 6,549,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,862.92/2,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.52

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