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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.57, 3,140.38 and 1,543.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.57, 3,140.38 and 1,543.41 is: 2,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.57 : 3,140.38 = 1,543.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.57/3,140.38 = 1,543.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.57x = 3,140.38 × 1,543.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.57x = 4,846,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,886.18/2,095.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.92

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