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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.77, 3,812.42 and 1,226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.77, 3,812.42 and 1,226.57 is: 1,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.77 : 3,812.42 = 1,226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.77/3,812.42 = 1,226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.77x = 3,812.42 × 1,226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.77x = 4,676,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,200.00/2,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.74

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