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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.36, 4,727.80 and 2,541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.36, 4,727.80 and 2,541.42 is: 3,813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.36 : 4,727.80 = 2,541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.36/4,727.80 = 2,541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.36x = 4,727.80 × 2,541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.36x = 12,015,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015,325.48/3,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.95

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