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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.34, 3,808.93 and 1,077.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.34, 3,808.93 and 1,077.41 is: 1,614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.34 : 3,808.93 = 1,077.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.34/3,808.93 = 1,077.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.34x = 3,808.93 × 1,077.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.34x = 4,103,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,779.27/2,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.81

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