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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.59, 3,413.40 and 1,543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.59, 3,413.40 and 1,543.35 is: 2,315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.59 : 3,413.40 = 1,543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.59/3,413.40 = 1,543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.59x = 3,413.40 × 1,543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.59x = 5,268,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,070.89/2,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.04

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