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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.27, 3,811.66 and 692.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.27, 3,811.66 and 692.55 is: 1,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.27 : 3,811.66 = 692.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.27/3,811.66 = 692.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.27x = 3,811.66 × 692.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.27x = 2,639,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,763.40/2,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.76

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