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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.40, 4,271.52 and 2,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.40, 4,271.52 and 2,541.80 is: 3,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.40 : 4,271.52 = 2,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.40/4,271.52 = 2,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.40x = 4,271.52 × 2,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.40x = 10,857,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,857,349.54/2,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.73

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