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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.52, 4,289.41 and 1,542.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.52, 4,289.41 and 1,542.27 is: 2,314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.52 : 4,289.41 = 1,542.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.52/4,289.41 = 1,542.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.52x = 4,289.41 × 1,542.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.52x = 6,615,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,406.91/2,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.28

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