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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.34, 3,864.46 and 1,541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.34, 3,864.46 and 1,541.36 is: 2,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.34 : 3,864.46 = 1,541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.34/3,864.46 = 1,541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.34x = 3,864.46 × 1,541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.34x = 5,956,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956,524.07/2,800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.07

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