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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.80, 3,807.74 and 2,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.80, 3,807.74 and 2,266.60 is: 3,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.80 : 3,807.74 = 2,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.80/3,807.74 = 2,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.80x = 3,807.74 × 2,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.80x = 8,630,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,623.48/2,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.48

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