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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.56, 3,674.82 and 1,543.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.56, 3,674.82 and 1,543.32 is: 2,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.56 : 3,674.82 = 1,543.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.56/3,674.82 = 1,543.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.56x = 3,674.82 × 1,543.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.56x = 5,671,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,423.20/2,662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.06

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