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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.82, 7,973.44 and 2,542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.82, 7,973.44 and 2,542.19 is: 3,813.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.82 : 7,973.44 = 2,542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.82/7,973.44 = 2,542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.82x = 7,973.44 × 2,542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.82x = 20,269,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269,953.21/5,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.86

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