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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.56, 3,507.34 and 2,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.56, 3,507.34 and 2,209.12 is: 3,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.56 : 3,507.34 = 2,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.56/3,507.34 = 2,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.56x = 3,507.34 × 2,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.56x = 7,748,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,134.94/2,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.18

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