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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.32, 2,314.98 and 1,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.32, 2,314.98 and 1,361.07 is: 2,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.32 : 2,314.98 = 1,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.32/2,314.98 = 1,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.32x = 2,314.98 × 1,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.32x = 3,150,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,849.83/1,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.61

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