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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.55, 3,523.56 and 2,451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.55, 3,523.56 and 2,451.33 is: 3,398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.55 : 3,523.56 = 2,451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.55/3,523.56 = 2,451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.55x = 3,523.56 × 2,451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.55x = 8,637,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637,430.74/2,541.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.49

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