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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.92, 3,509.46 and 1,495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.92, 3,509.46 and 1,495.14 is: 2,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.92 : 3,509.46 = 1,495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.92/3,509.46 = 1,495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.92x = 3,509.46 × 1,495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.92x = 5,247,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,134.02/2,542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.43

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