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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.68, 3,212.86 and 1,543.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.68, 3,212.86 and 1,543.36 is: 2,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.68 : 3,212.86 = 1,543.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.68/3,212.86 = 1,543.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.68x = 3,212.86 × 1,543.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.68x = 4,958,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,599.61/2,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.53

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