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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.45, 3,140.73 and 1,542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.45, 3,140.73 and 1,542.51 is: 2,311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.45 : 3,140.73 = 1,542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.45/3,140.73 = 1,542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.45x = 3,140.73 × 1,542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.45x = 4,844,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,607.43/2,095.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.97

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