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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.94, 5,644.84 and 1,542.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.94, 5,644.84 and 1,542.39 is: 2,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.94 : 5,644.84 = 1,542.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.94/5,644.84 = 1,542.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.94x = 5,644.84 × 1,542.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.94x = 8,706,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706,544.77/3,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.38

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