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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.89, 3,674.74 and 1,543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.89, 3,674.74 and 1,543.93 is: 2,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.89 : 3,674.74 = 1,543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.89/3,674.74 = 1,543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.89x = 3,674.74 × 1,543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.89x = 5,673,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,550.01/2,662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.60

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