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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.59, 3,513.47 and 1,043.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.59, 3,513.47 and 1,043.43 is: 1,565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.59 : 3,513.47 = 1,043.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.59/3,513.47 = 1,043.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.59x = 3,513.47 × 1,043.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.59x = 3,666,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,060.00/2,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.63

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