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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.36, 3,808.88 and 1,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.36, 3,808.88 and 1,306.88 is: 1,958.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.36 : 3,808.88 = 1,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.36/3,808.88 = 1,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.36x = 3,808.88 × 1,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.36x = 4,977,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,749.09/2,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.69

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