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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.23, 3,810.32 and 1,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.23, 3,810.32 and 1,224.17 is: 1,835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.23 : 3,810.32 = 1,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.23/3,810.32 = 1,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.23x = 3,810.32 × 1,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.23x = 4,664,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,454.26/2,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.51

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