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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.28, 4,060.77 and 2,543.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.28, 4,060.77 and 2,543.59 is: 3,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.28 : 4,060.77 = 2,543.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.28/4,060.77 = 2,543.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.28x = 4,060.77 × 2,543.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.28x = 10,328,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328,933.96/2,694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.65

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