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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.22, 3,508.30 and 1,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.22, 3,508.30 and 1,423.14 is: 1,963.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.22 : 3,508.30 = 1,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.22/3,508.30 = 1,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.22x = 3,508.30 × 1,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.22x = 4,992,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,802.06/2,542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.95

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