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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.35, 3,810.86 and 1,154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.35, 3,810.86 and 1,154.63 is: 1,731.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.35 : 3,810.86 = 1,154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.35/3,810.86 = 1,154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.35x = 3,810.86 × 1,154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.35x = 4,400,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,108.45/2,541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.41

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