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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.19, 3,813.14 and 982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.19, 3,813.14 and 982.26 is: 1,473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.19 : 3,813.14 = 982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.19/3,813.14 = 982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.19x = 3,813.14 × 982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.19x = 3,745,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,494.90/2,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.91

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