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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.75, 3,485.32 and 1,543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.75, 3,485.32 and 1,543.29 is: 2,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.75 : 3,485.32 = 1,543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.75/3,485.32 = 1,543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.75x = 3,485.32 × 1,543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.75x = 5,378,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,863.36/2,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.73

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