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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.63, 3,867.57 and 1,543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.63, 3,867.57 and 1,543.62 is: 2,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.63 : 3,867.57 = 1,543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.63/3,867.57 = 1,543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.63x = 3,867.57 × 1,543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.63x = 5,970,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,058.40/2,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.16

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