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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.70, 2,118.51 and 1,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.70, 2,118.51 and 1,342.14 is: 1,847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.70 : 2,118.51 = 1,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.70/2,118.51 = 1,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.70x = 2,118.51 × 1,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.70x = 2,843,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,337.01/1,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.88

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