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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714.80, 5,575 and 2,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714.80, 5,575 and 2,542 is: 3,814.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714.80 : 5,575 = 2,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714.80/5,575 = 2,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714.80x = 5,575 × 2,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714.80x = 14,171,650
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,650/3,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.92

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