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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.44, 3,508.44 and 1,423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.44, 3,508.44 and 1,423.34 is: 1,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.44 : 3,508.44 = 1,423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.44/3,508.44 = 1,423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.44x = 3,508.44 × 1,423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.44x = 4,993,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,702.99/2,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.14

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