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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.22, 3,509.42 and 1,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.22, 3,509.42 and 1,424.06 is: 1,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.22 : 3,509.42 = 1,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.22/3,509.42 = 1,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.22x = 3,509.42 × 1,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.22x = 4,997,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,624.65/2,543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.08

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