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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.07, 3,513.56 and 1,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.07, 3,513.56 and 1,043.54 is: 1,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.07 : 3,513.56 = 1,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.07/3,513.56 = 1,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.07x = 3,513.56 × 1,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.07x = 3,666,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,517.62/2,342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.50

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