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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.22, 3,811.82 and 897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.22, 3,811.82 and 897.86 is: 1,346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.22 : 3,811.82 = 897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.22/3,811.82 = 897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.22x = 3,811.82 × 897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.22x = 3,422,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,480.71/2,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.79

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