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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.69, 2,477.53 and 1,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.69, 2,477.53 and 1,542.34 is: 2,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.69 : 2,477.53 = 1,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.69/2,477.53 = 1,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.69x = 2,477.53 × 1,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.69x = 3,821,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,181.23/1,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.50

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