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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.83, 3,812.74 and 1,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.83, 3,812.74 and 1,669.84 is: 2,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.83 : 3,812.74 = 1,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.83/3,812.74 = 1,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.83x = 3,812.74 × 1,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.83x = 6,366,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,652.06/2,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.76

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