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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.77, 3,189.60 and 1,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.77, 3,189.60 and 1,543.04 is: 2,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.77 : 3,189.60 = 1,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.77/3,189.60 = 1,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.77x = 3,189.60 × 1,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.77x = 4,921,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,664.44/2,128.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.98

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