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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.59, 4,158.82 and 1,541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.59, 4,158.82 and 1,541.59 is: 2,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.59 : 4,158.82 = 1,541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.59/4,158.82 = 1,541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.59x = 4,158.82 × 1,541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.59x = 6,411,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,411,195.32/2,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.68

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