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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.60, 3,197.40 and 1,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.60, 3,197.40 and 1,543 is: 2,314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.60 : 3,197.40 = 1,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.60/3,197.40 = 1,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.60x = 3,197.40 × 1,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.60x = 4,933,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,588.20/2,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.50

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