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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.25, 7,974.62 and 2,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.25, 7,974.62 and 2,541.58 is: 3,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.25 : 7,974.62 = 2,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.25/7,974.62 = 2,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.25x = 7,974.62 × 2,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.25x = 20,268,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,111.59/5,315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.20

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