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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.22, 3,270.69 and 1,543.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.22, 3,270.69 and 1,543.22 is: 2,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.22 : 3,270.69 = 1,543.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.22/3,270.69 = 1,543.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.22x = 3,270.69 × 1,543.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.22x = 5,047,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,394.22/2,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.61

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