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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.81, 3,811.77 and 897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.81, 3,811.77 and 897.92 is: 1,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.81 : 3,811.77 = 897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.81/3,811.77 = 897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.81x = 3,811.77 × 897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.81x = 3,422,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,664.52/2,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.55

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