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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.98, 4,158.81 and 1,541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.98, 4,158.81 and 1,541.74 is: 2,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.98 : 4,158.81 = 1,541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.98/4,158.81 = 1,541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.98x = 4,158.81 × 1,541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.98x = 6,411,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,411,803.73/2,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.58

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