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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.45, 3,816.04 and 2,416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.45, 3,816.04 and 2,416.15 is: 3,627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.45 : 3,816.04 = 2,416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.45/3,816.04 = 2,416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.45x = 3,816.04 × 2,416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.45x = 9,220,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220,132.84/2,541.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.91

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