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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.38, 3,813.57 and 1,003.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.38, 3,813.57 and 1,003.38 is: 1,505.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.38 : 3,813.57 = 1,003.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.38/3,813.57 = 1,003.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.38x = 3,813.57 × 1,003.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.38x = 3,826,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,435.78/2,542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.06

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