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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.10, 4,150.68 and 1,542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.10, 4,150.68 and 1,542.29 is: 2,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.10 : 4,150.68 = 1,542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.10/4,150.68 = 1,542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.10x = 4,150.68 × 1,542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.10x = 6,401,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401,531.50/2,767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.45

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