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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.14, 3,515.62 and 1,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.14, 3,515.62 and 1,043.72 is: 1,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.14 : 3,515.62 = 1,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.14/3,515.62 = 1,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.14x = 3,515.62 × 1,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.14x = 3,669,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,322.91/2,343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.99

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