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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.58, 3,811.69 and 897.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.58, 3,811.69 and 897.91 is: 1,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.58 : 3,811.69 = 897.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.58/3,811.69 = 897.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.58x = 3,811.69 × 897.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.58x = 3,422,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,550.08/2,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.62

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