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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.44, 4,681.97 and 2,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.44, 4,681.97 and 2,541.09 is: 3,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.44 : 4,681.97 = 2,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.44/4,681.97 = 2,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.44x = 4,681.97 × 2,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.44x = 11,897,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,897,295.19/3,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.60

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