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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.18, 3,812.40 and 897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.18, 3,812.40 and 897.60 is: 1,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.18 : 3,812.40 = 897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.18/3,812.40 = 897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.18x = 3,812.40 × 897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.18x = 3,422,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,010.24/2,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.62

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