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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.50, 3,810.86 and 1,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.50, 3,810.86 and 1,372.90 is: 2,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.50 : 3,810.86 = 1,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.50/3,810.86 = 1,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.50x = 3,810.86 × 1,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.50x = 5,231,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,929.69/2,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.60

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