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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.52, 3,809.71 and 1,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.52, 3,809.71 and 1,223.34 is: 1,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.52 : 3,809.71 = 1,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.52/3,809.71 = 1,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.52x = 3,809.71 × 1,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.52x = 4,660,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,570.63/2,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.77

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