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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.34, 3,812.01 and 875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.34, 3,812.01 and 875.54 is: 1,313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.34 : 3,812.01 = 875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.34/3,812.01 = 875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.34x = 3,812.01 × 875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.34x = 3,337,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,567.24/2,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.31

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