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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.53, 3,805.62 and 2,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.53, 3,805.62 and 2,045.30 is: 3,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.53 : 3,805.62 = 2,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.53/3,805.62 = 2,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.53x = 3,805.62 × 2,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.53x = 7,783,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,783,634.59/2,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.58

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