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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.02, 3,863.79 and 1,541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.02, 3,863.79 and 1,541.10 is: 2,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.02 : 3,863.79 = 1,541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.02/3,863.79 = 1,541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.02x = 3,863.79 × 1,541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.02x = 5,954,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954,486.77/2,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.59

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