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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.26, 3,808.80 and 1,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.26, 3,808.80 and 1,154.24 is: 1,729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.26 : 3,808.80 = 1,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.26/3,808.80 = 1,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.26x = 3,808.80 × 1,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.26x = 4,396,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,269.31/2,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.96

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