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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.93, 3,811.94 and 875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.93, 3,811.94 and 875.58 is: 1,313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.93 : 3,811.94 = 875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.93/3,811.94 = 875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.93x = 3,811.94 × 875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.93x = 3,337,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,654.05/2,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.04

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