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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.07, 3,814.44 and 983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.07, 3,814.44 and 983.13 is: 1,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.07 : 3,814.44 = 983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.07/3,814.44 = 983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.07x = 3,814.44 × 983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.07x = 3,750,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,090.40/2,542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.21

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