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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.62, 3,508.84 and 1,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.62, 3,508.84 and 1,423.62 is: 1,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.62 : 3,508.84 = 1,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.62/3,508.84 = 1,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.62x = 3,508.84 × 1,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.62x = 4,995,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,254.80/2,542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.61

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