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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.47, 3,482.33 and 2,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.47, 3,482.33 and 2,393.03 is: 3,277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.47 : 3,482.33 = 2,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.47/3,482.33 = 2,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.47x = 3,482.33 × 2,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.47x = 8,333,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,290.78/2,542.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.64

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