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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.27, 3,808.65 and 2,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.27, 3,808.65 and 2,194.59 is: 3,289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.27 : 3,808.65 = 2,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.27/3,808.65 = 2,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.27x = 3,808.65 × 2,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.27x = 8,358,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,425.20/2,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.07

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