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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.72, 5,706.10 and 2,541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.72, 5,706.10 and 2,541.49 is: 3,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.72 : 5,706.10 = 2,541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.72/5,706.10 = 2,541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.72x = 5,706.10 × 2,541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.72x = 14,501,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501,954.85/4,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.06

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