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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.77, 3,399.51 and 1,542.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.77, 3,399.51 and 1,542.17 is: 2,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.77 : 3,399.51 = 1,542.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.77/3,399.51 = 1,542.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.77x = 3,399.51 × 1,542.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.77x = 5,242,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,622.34/2,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.84

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