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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.80, 2,313.68 and 1,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.80, 2,313.68 and 1,427.10 is: 2,142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.80 : 2,313.68 = 1,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.80/2,313.68 = 1,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.80x = 2,313.68 × 1,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.80x = 3,301,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,845.59/1,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.94

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