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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.37, 3,674.03 and 1,543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.37, 3,674.03 and 1,543.30 is: 2,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.37 : 3,674.03 = 1,543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.37/3,674.03 = 1,543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.37x = 3,674.03 × 1,543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.37x = 5,670,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,147.29/2,662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.74

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