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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.77, 3,401.01 and 1,543.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.77, 3,401.01 and 1,543.17 is: 2,315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.77 : 3,401.01 = 1,543.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.77/3,401.01 = 1,543.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.77x = 3,401.01 × 1,543.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.77x = 5,248,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,336.60/2,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.34

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