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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.32, 3,525.66 and 2,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.32, 3,525.66 and 2,462.40 is: 3,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.32 : 3,525.66 = 2,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.32/3,525.66 = 2,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.32x = 3,525.66 × 2,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.32x = 8,681,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,585.18/2,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.83

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