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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.20, 4,397.22 and 2,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.20, 4,397.22 and 2,541.08 is: 3,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.20 : 4,397.22 = 2,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.20/4,397.22 = 2,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.20x = 4,397.22 × 2,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.20x = 11,173,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,173,687.80/2,935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.79

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