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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.09, 3,514.50 and 1,877.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.09, 3,514.50 and 1,877.89 is: 2,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.09 : 3,514.50 = 1,877.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.09/3,514.50 = 1,877.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.09x = 3,514.50 × 1,877.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.09x = 6,599,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,844.41/2,542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.23

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