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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323, 3,485.70 and 1,543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323, 3,485.70 and 1,543.54 is: 2,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323 : 3,485.70 = 1,543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323/3,485.70 = 1,543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323x = 3,485.70 × 1,543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323x = 5,380,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,309.66/2,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.10

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