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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.32, 3,812.67 and 1,155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.32, 3,812.67 and 1,155.91 is: 1,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.32 : 3,812.67 = 1,155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.32/3,812.67 = 1,155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.32x = 3,812.67 × 1,155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.32x = 4,407,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,103.38/2,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.82

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