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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.65, 2,307.11 and 1,370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.65, 2,307.11 and 1,370.43 is: 2,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.65 : 2,307.11 = 1,370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.65/2,307.11 = 1,370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.65x = 2,307.11 × 1,370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.65x = 3,161,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,725.91/1,542.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.55

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