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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.07, 3,143.54 and 1,534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.07, 3,143.54 and 1,534.93 is: 2,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.07 : 3,143.54 = 1,534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.07/3,143.54 = 1,534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.07x = 3,143.54 × 1,534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.07x = 4,825,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,090.46/2,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.00

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