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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.18, 4,511.28 and 2,541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.18, 4,511.28 and 2,541.89 is: 3,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.18 : 4,511.28 = 2,541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.18/4,511.28 = 2,541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.18x = 4,511.28 × 2,541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.18x = 11,467,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,467,154.96/3,003.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.34

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