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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.14, 3,813.39 and 2,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.14, 3,813.39 and 2,403.63 is: 3,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.14 : 3,813.39 = 2,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.14/3,813.39 = 2,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.14x = 3,813.39 × 2,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.14x = 9,165,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165,978.61/2,542.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.62

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