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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.13, 3,484.38 and 1,542.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.13, 3,484.38 and 1,542.66 is: 2,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.13 : 3,484.38 = 1,542.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.13/3,484.38 = 1,542.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.13x = 3,484.38 × 1,542.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.13x = 5,375,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,232.50/2,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.79

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