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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.22, 3,510.71 and 1,548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.22, 3,510.71 and 1,548.85 is: 2,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.22 : 3,510.71 = 1,548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.22/3,510.71 = 1,548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.22x = 3,510.71 × 1,548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.22x = 5,437,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,563.18/2,543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.06

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