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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.06, 3,506.28 and 2,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.06, 3,506.28 and 2,045.72 is: 2,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.06 : 3,506.28 = 2,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.06/3,506.28 = 2,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.06x = 3,506.28 × 2,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.06x = 7,172,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,867.12/2,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.57

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