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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785, 3,843.32 and 1,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785, 3,843.32 and 1,543 is: 2,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785 : 3,843.32 = 1,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785/3,843.32 = 1,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785x = 3,843.32 × 1,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785x = 5,930,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,242.76/2,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.35

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