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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.85, 3,482.90 and 1,543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.85, 3,482.90 and 1,543.27 is: 2,313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.85 : 3,482.90 = 1,543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.85/3,482.90 = 1,543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.85x = 3,482.90 × 1,543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.85x = 5,375,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,055.08/2,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.99

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