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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.83, 3,214.64 and 1,543.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.83, 3,214.64 and 1,543.13 is: 2,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.83 : 3,214.64 = 1,543.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.83/3,214.64 = 1,543.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.83x = 3,214.64 × 1,543.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.83x = 4,960,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,607.42/2,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.09

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