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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.34, 3,789.95 and 2,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.34, 3,789.95 and 2,214.10 is: 3,301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.34 : 3,789.95 = 2,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.34/3,789.95 = 2,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.34x = 3,789.95 × 2,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.34x = 8,391,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,391,328.30/2,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.93

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