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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.93, 3,674.73 and 1,543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.93, 3,674.73 and 1,543.78 is: 2,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.93 : 3,674.73 = 1,543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.93/3,674.73 = 1,543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.93x = 3,674.73 × 1,543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.93x = 5,672,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,974.68/2,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.35

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