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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.73, 3,510.18 and 1,409.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.73, 3,510.18 and 1,409.33 is: 1,944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.73 : 3,510.18 = 1,409.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.73/3,510.18 = 1,409.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.73x = 3,510.18 × 1,409.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.73x = 4,947,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,001.98/2,543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.78

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