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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.72, 2,304.30 and 1,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.72, 2,304.30 and 1,414.12 is: 2,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.72 : 2,304.30 = 1,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.72/2,304.30 = 1,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.72x = 2,304.30 × 1,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.72x = 3,258,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,556.72/1,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.85

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