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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.43, 2,861.54 and 1,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.43, 2,861.54 and 1,548.55 is: 2,137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.43 : 2,861.54 = 1,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.43/2,861.54 = 1,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.43x = 2,861.54 × 1,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.43x = 4,431,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,237.77/2,073.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.15

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