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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.56, 3,807.96 and 2,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.56, 3,807.96 and 2,057.56 is: 3,080.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.56 : 3,807.96 = 2,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.56/3,807.96 = 2,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.56x = 3,807.96 × 2,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.56x = 7,835,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,835,106.18/2,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.37

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