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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.91, 3,507.21 and 1,837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.91, 3,507.21 and 1,837.37 is: 2,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.91 : 3,507.21 = 1,837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.91/3,507.21 = 1,837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.91x = 3,507.21 × 1,837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.91x = 6,444,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,051.21/2,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.13

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