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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.96, 3,809.66 and 2,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.96, 3,809.66 and 2,514.44 is: 3,768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.96 : 3,809.66 = 2,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.96/3,809.66 = 2,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.96x = 3,809.66 × 2,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.96x = 9,579,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579,161.49/2,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.42

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