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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.02, 3,864.06 and 1,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.02, 3,864.06 and 1,541.21 is: 2,126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.02 : 3,864.06 = 1,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.02/3,864.06 = 1,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.02x = 3,864.06 × 1,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.02x = 5,955,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,308.59/2,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.88

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