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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.77, 3,814.71 and 1,373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.77, 3,814.71 and 1,373.09 is: 2,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.77 : 3,814.71 = 1,373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.77/3,814.71 = 1,373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.77x = 3,814.71 × 1,373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.77x = 5,237,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,949.69/2,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.75

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