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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.05, 3,215.01 and 1,543.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.05, 3,215.01 and 1,543.63 is: 2,129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.05 : 3,215.01 = 1,543.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.05/3,215.01 = 1,543.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.05x = 3,215.01 × 1,543.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.05x = 4,962,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,785.89/2,330.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.91

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