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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.80, 3,501.45 and 1,542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.80, 3,501.45 and 1,542.75 is: 2,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.80 : 3,501.45 = 1,542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.80/3,501.45 = 1,542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.80x = 3,501.45 × 1,542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.80x = 5,401,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,861.99/2,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.40

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