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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.01, 3,811.44 and 1,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.01, 3,811.44 and 1,079.09 is: 1,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.01 : 3,811.44 = 1,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.01/3,811.44 = 1,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.01x = 3,811.44 × 1,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.01x = 4,112,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,869.48/2,543.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.32

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