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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.38, 3,954.83 and 1,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.38, 3,954.83 and 1,542.08 is: 2,312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.38 : 3,954.83 = 1,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.38/3,954.83 = 1,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.38x = 3,954.83 × 1,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.38x = 6,098,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,664.25/2,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.39

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