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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.83, 3,510.52 and 1,659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.83, 3,510.52 and 1,659.12 is: 2,289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.83 : 3,510.52 = 1,659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.83/3,510.52 = 1,659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.83x = 3,510.52 × 1,659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.83x = 5,824,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,385.03/2,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.61

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