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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.91, 3,809.94 and 2,473.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.91, 3,809.94 and 2,473.85 is: 3,705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.91 : 3,809.94 = 2,473.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.91/3,809.94 = 2,473.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.91x = 3,809.94 × 2,473.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.91x = 9,425,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,201.02/2,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.01

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