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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.24, 3,831.57 and 2,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.24, 3,831.57 and 2,325.24 is: 3,505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.24 : 3,831.57 = 2,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.24/3,831.57 = 2,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.24x = 3,831.57 × 2,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.24x = 8,909,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909,319.83/2,541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.89

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