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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.02, 3,674.39 and 1,543.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.02, 3,674.39 and 1,543.23 is: 2,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.02 : 3,674.39 = 1,543.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.02/3,674.39 = 1,543.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.02x = 3,674.39 × 1,543.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.02x = 5,670,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,428.88/2,662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.12

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