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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.94, 4,977.03 and 2,541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.94, 4,977.03 and 2,541.87 is: 3,814.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.94 : 4,977.03 = 2,541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.94/4,977.03 = 2,541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.94x = 4,977.03 × 2,541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.94x = 12,650,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650,963.25/3,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.05

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