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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.79, 8,254.71 and 2,541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.79, 8,254.71 and 2,541.65 is: 3,813.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.79 : 8,254.71 = 2,541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.79/8,254.71 = 2,541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.79x = 8,254.71 × 2,541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.79x = 20,980,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980,559.81/5,501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.41

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