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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.08, 3,044.10 and 1,543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.08, 3,044.10 and 1,543.72 is: 2,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.08 : 3,044.10 = 1,543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.08/3,044.10 = 1,543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.08x = 3,044.10 × 1,543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.08x = 4,699,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,238.05/2,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.17

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