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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.71, 8,180.70 and 2,541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.71, 8,180.70 and 2,541.85 is: 3,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.71 : 8,180.70 = 2,541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.71/8,180.70 = 2,541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.71x = 8,180.70 × 2,541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.71x = 20,794,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,112.30/5,462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.56

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