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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.10, 3,042.96 and 1,543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.10, 3,042.96 and 1,543.46 is: 2,310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.10 : 3,042.96 = 1,543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.10/3,042.96 = 1,543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.10x = 3,042.96 × 1,543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.10x = 4,696,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,687.04/2,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.11

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