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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.43, 3,280.98 and 543.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.43, 3,280.98 and 543.97 is: 815.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.43 : 3,280.98 = 543.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.43/3,280.98 = 543.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.43x = 3,280.98 × 543.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.43x = 1,784,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,768.53/2,187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.92

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