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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.62, 3,672.68 and 1,542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.62, 3,672.68 and 1,542.49 is: 2,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.62 : 3,672.68 = 1,542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.62/3,672.68 = 1,542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.62x = 3,672.68 × 1,542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.62x = 5,665,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,055.28/2,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.43

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