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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.91, 3,347.83 and 543.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.91, 3,347.83 and 543.31 is: 814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.91 : 3,347.83 = 543.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.91/3,347.83 = 543.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.91x = 3,347.83 × 543.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.91x = 1,818,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,912.42/2,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.96

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