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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.33, 3,159.52 and 1,543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.33, 3,159.52 and 1,543.33 is: 2,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.33 : 3,159.52 = 1,543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.33/3,159.52 = 1,543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.33x = 3,159.52 × 1,543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.33x = 4,876,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,182.00/2,290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.03

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