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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.42, 3,755.34 and 1,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.42, 3,755.34 and 1,542.60 is: 2,128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.42 : 3,755.34 = 1,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.42/3,755.34 = 1,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.42x = 3,755.34 × 1,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.42x = 5,792,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,987.48/2,721.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.66

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