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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.29, 3,810.52 and 1,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.29, 3,810.52 and 1,430.25 is: 2,144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.29 : 3,810.52 = 1,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.29/3,810.52 = 1,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.29x = 3,810.52 × 1,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.29x = 5,449,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,992.65/2,541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.58

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