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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.43, 5,086.42 and 1,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.43, 5,086.42 and 1,542.08 is: 2,313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.43 : 5,086.42 = 1,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.43/5,086.42 = 1,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.43x = 5,086.42 × 1,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.43x = 7,843,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,641.12/3,390.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.47

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