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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.62, 2,302.52 and 1,434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.62, 2,302.52 and 1,434.26 is: 2,140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.62 : 2,302.52 = 1,434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.62/2,302.52 = 1,434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.62x = 2,302.52 × 1,434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.62x = 3,302,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,393.65/1,542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.78

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