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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.91, 4,373.51 and 2,541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.91, 4,373.51 and 2,541.93 is: 3,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.91 : 4,373.51 = 2,541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.91/4,373.51 = 2,541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.91x = 4,373.51 × 2,541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.91x = 11,117,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,117,155.34/3,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.88

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