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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.95, 2,228.45 and 1,543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.95, 2,228.45 and 1,543.10 is: 2,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.95 : 2,228.45 = 1,543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.95/2,228.45 = 1,543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.95x = 2,228.45 × 1,543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.95x = 3,438,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,702.34/1,611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.26

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