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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.40, 3,695.88 and 1,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.40, 3,695.88 and 1,542.80 is: 2,316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.40 : 3,695.88 = 1,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.40/3,695.88 = 1,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.40x = 3,695.88 × 1,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.40x = 5,702,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,003.66/2,461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.57

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