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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.98, 3,981.69 and 2,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.98, 3,981.69 and 2,541.06 is: 3,820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.98 : 3,981.69 = 2,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.98/3,981.69 = 2,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.98x = 3,981.69 × 2,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.98x = 10,117,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117,713.19/2,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.92

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