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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.18, 3,865.47 and 1,541.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.18, 3,865.47 and 1,541.99 is: 2,127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.18 : 3,865.47 = 1,541.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.18/3,865.47 = 1,541.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.18x = 3,865.47 × 1,541.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.18x = 5,960,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960,496.76/2,801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.86

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