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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.06, 3,507.61 and 2,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.06, 3,507.61 and 2,333.91 is: 3,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.06 : 3,507.61 = 2,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.06/3,507.61 = 2,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.06x = 3,507.61 × 2,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.06x = 8,186,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,446.06/2,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.13

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