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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.83, 5,272.25 and 1,542.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.83, 5,272.25 and 1,542.39 is: 2,313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.83 : 5,272.25 = 1,542.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.83/5,272.25 = 1,542.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.83x = 5,272.25 × 1,542.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.83x = 8,131,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,865.68/3,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.59

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