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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.58, 2,316.66 and 1,418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.58, 2,316.66 and 1,418.95 is: 2,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.58 : 2,316.66 = 1,418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.58/2,316.66 = 1,418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.58x = 2,316.66 × 1,418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.58x = 3,287,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,217.61/1,542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.99

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