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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.04, 3,088.32 and 1,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.04, 3,088.32 and 1,542.08 is: 2,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.04 : 3,088.32 = 1,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.04/3,088.32 = 1,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.04x = 3,088.32 × 1,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.04x = 4,762,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,436.51/2,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.00

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