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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.20, 3,811.80 and 897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.20, 3,811.80 and 897.73 is: 1,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.20 : 3,811.80 = 897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.20/3,811.80 = 897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.20x = 3,811.80 × 897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.20x = 3,421,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,967.21/2,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.60

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