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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.27, 3,497.75 and 2,242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.27, 3,497.75 and 2,242.21 is: 3,084.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.27 : 3,497.75 = 2,242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.27/3,497.75 = 2,242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.27x = 3,497.75 × 2,242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.27x = 7,842,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,678.82/2,542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.91

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