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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.69, 3,802.99 and 2,103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.69, 3,802.99 and 2,103.15 is: 3,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.69 : 3,802.99 = 2,103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.69/3,802.99 = 2,103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.69x = 3,802.99 × 2,103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.69x = 7,998,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998,258.42/2,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.83

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