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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.32, 3,140 and 1,543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.32, 3,140 and 1,543.16 is: 2,312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.32 : 3,140 = 1,543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.32/3,140 = 1,543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.32x = 3,140 × 1,543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.32x = 4,845,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,522.40/2,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.55

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