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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.21, 3,513.29 and 1,877.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.21, 3,513.29 and 1,877.01 is: 2,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.21 : 3,513.29 = 1,877.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.21/3,513.29 = 1,877.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.21x = 3,513.29 × 1,877.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.21x = 6,594,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,471.08/2,541.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.01

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