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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.54, 4,023.87 and 1,142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.54, 4,023.87 and 1,142.50 is: 1,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.54 : 4,023.87 = 1,142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.54/4,023.87 = 1,142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.54x = 4,023.87 × 1,142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.54x = 4,597,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,271.48/2,681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.41

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