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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.62, 3,042.21 and 1,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.62, 3,042.21 and 1,542.96 is: 2,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.62 : 3,042.21 = 1,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.62/3,042.21 = 1,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.62x = 3,042.21 × 1,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.62x = 4,694,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,008.34/2,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.34

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