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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.47, 3,483.69 and 2,394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.47, 3,483.69 and 2,394.03 is: 3,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.47 : 3,483.69 = 2,394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.47/3,483.69 = 2,394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.47x = 3,483.69 × 2,394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.47x = 8,340,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,340,058.37/2,543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.01

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