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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.48, 3,287.54 and 1,543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.48, 3,287.54 and 1,543.70 is: 2,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.48 : 3,287.54 = 1,543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.48/3,287.54 = 1,543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.48x = 3,287.54 × 1,543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.48x = 5,074,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,975.50/2,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.34

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