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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.74, 3,509.04 and 1,423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.74, 3,509.04 and 1,423.63 is: 1,964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.74 : 3,509.04 = 1,423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.74/3,509.04 = 1,423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.74x = 3,509.04 × 1,423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.74x = 4,995,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,574.62/2,542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.64

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