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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.87, 3,508.61 and 2,190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.87, 3,508.61 and 2,190.39 is: 3,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.87 : 3,508.61 = 2,190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.87/3,508.61 = 2,190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.87x = 3,508.61 × 2,190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.87x = 7,685,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,685,213.31/2,543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.08

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