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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.41, 3,864.30 and 1,541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.41, 3,864.30 and 1,541.46 is: 2,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.41 : 3,864.30 = 1,541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.41/3,864.30 = 1,541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.41x = 3,864.30 × 1,541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.41x = 5,956,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956,663.88/2,800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.07

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