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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.88, 3,428.28 and 1,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.88, 3,428.28 and 1,542.06 is: 2,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.88 : 3,428.28 = 1,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.88/3,428.28 = 1,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.88x = 3,428.28 × 1,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.88x = 5,286,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,613.46/2,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.80

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