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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.09, 3,514.02 and 1,043.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.09, 3,514.02 and 1,043.66 is: 1,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.09 : 3,514.02 = 1,043.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.09/3,514.02 = 1,043.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.09x = 3,514.02 × 1,043.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.09x = 3,667,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,424.54/2,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.21

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