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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.40, 3,808.92 and 2,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.40, 3,808.92 and 2,134.16 is: 3,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.40 : 3,808.92 = 2,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.40/3,808.92 = 2,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.40x = 3,808.92 × 2,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.40x = 8,128,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,844.71/2,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.31

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