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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.65, 2,302.56 and 1,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.65, 2,302.56 and 1,348.79 is: 2,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.65 : 2,302.56 = 1,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.65/2,302.56 = 1,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.65x = 2,302.56 × 1,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.65x = 3,105,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,658.39/1,542.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.20

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