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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.76, 2,315.70 and 1,434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.76, 2,315.70 and 1,434.41 is: 2,151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.76 : 2,315.70 = 1,434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.76/2,315.70 = 1,434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.76x = 2,315.70 × 1,434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.76x = 3,321,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,651.66/1,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.67

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