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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.94, 3,809.44 and 1,555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.94, 3,809.44 and 1,555.09 is: 2,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.94 : 3,809.44 = 1,555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.94/3,809.44 = 1,555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.94x = 3,809.44 × 1,555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.94x = 5,924,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,924,022.05/2,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.51

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