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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.28, 3,507.65 and 2,386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.28, 3,507.65 and 2,386.39 is: 3,293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.28 : 3,507.65 = 2,386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.28/3,507.65 = 2,386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.28x = 3,507.65 × 2,386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.28x = 8,370,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,370,620.88/2,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.86

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