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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.80, 3,803.67 and 1,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.80, 3,803.67 and 1,554.27 is: 2,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.80 : 3,803.67 = 1,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.80/3,803.67 = 1,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.80x = 3,803.67 × 1,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.80x = 5,911,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,911,930.17/2,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.89

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