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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.33, 3,350.48 and 1,543.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.33, 3,350.48 and 1,543.59 is: 2,128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.33 : 3,350.48 = 1,543.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.33/3,350.48 = 1,543.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.33x = 3,350.48 × 1,543.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.33x = 5,171,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,759.71/2,429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.89

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