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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.48, 3,498.18 and 1,943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.48, 3,498.18 and 1,943.08 is: 2,682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.48 : 3,498.18 = 1,943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.48/3,498.18 = 1,943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.48x = 3,498.18 × 1,943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.48x = 6,797,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,243.59/2,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.97

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