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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.37, 3,507.91 and 2,189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.37, 3,507.91 and 2,189.87 is: 3,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.37 : 3,507.91 = 2,189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.37/3,507.91 = 2,189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.37x = 3,507.91 × 2,189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.37x = 7,681,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,857.01/2,543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.35

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