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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.90, 3,808.26 and 2,133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.90, 3,808.26 and 2,133.66 is: 3,196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.90 : 3,808.26 = 2,133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.90/3,808.26 = 2,133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.90x = 3,808.26 × 2,133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.90x = 8,125,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,532.03/2,541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.64

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