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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.52, 5,705.84 and 2,541.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.52, 5,705.84 and 2,541.31 is: 3,508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.52 : 5,705.84 = 2,541.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.52/5,705.84 = 2,541.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.52x = 5,705.84 × 2,541.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.52x = 14,500,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500,308.25/4,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.83

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