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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.52, 4,161.24 and 1,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.52, 4,161.24 and 1,541.52 is: 2,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.52 : 4,161.24 = 1,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.52/4,161.24 = 1,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.52x = 4,161.24 × 1,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.52x = 6,414,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,634.68/2,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.98

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