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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.16, 3,814.23 and 694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.16, 3,814.23 and 694.12 is: 1,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.16 : 3,814.23 = 694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.16/3,814.23 = 694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.16x = 3,814.23 × 694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.16x = 2,647,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,533.33/2,543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.04

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