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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.53, 3,809.51 and 1,309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.53, 3,809.51 and 1,309.01 is: 1,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.53 : 3,809.51 = 1,309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.53/3,809.51 = 1,309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.53x = 3,809.51 × 1,309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.53x = 4,986,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,686.69/2,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.08

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