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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.03, 3,509.39 and 1,423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.03, 3,509.39 and 1,423.99 is: 1,965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.03 : 3,509.39 = 1,423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.03/3,509.39 = 1,423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.03x = 3,509.39 × 1,423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.03x = 4,997,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,334.34/2,543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.11

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