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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.65, 3,813.35 and 1,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.65, 3,813.35 and 1,061.66 is: 1,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.65 : 3,813.35 = 1,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.65/3,813.35 = 1,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.65x = 3,813.35 × 1,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.65x = 4,048,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,456.79/2,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.85

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