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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.95, 3,513.06 and 1,043.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.95, 3,513.06 and 1,043.43 is: 1,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.95 : 3,513.06 = 1,043.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.95/3,513.06 = 1,043.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.95x = 3,513.06 × 1,043.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.95x = 3,665,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,632.20/2,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.21

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