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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.34, 3,867.54 and 1,543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.34, 3,867.54 and 1,543.66 is: 2,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.34 : 3,867.54 = 1,543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.34/3,867.54 = 1,543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.34x = 3,867.54 × 1,543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.34x = 5,970,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,166.80/2,802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.42

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