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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.77, 3,155.65 and 543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.77, 3,155.65 and 543.64 is: 815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.77 : 3,155.65 = 543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.77/3,155.65 = 543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.77x = 3,155.65 × 543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.77x = 1,715,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,540.64/2,103.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.46

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