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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.92, 4,264.20 and 1,543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.92, 4,264.20 and 1,543.44 is: 2,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.92 : 4,264.20 = 1,543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.92/4,264.20 = 1,543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.92x = 4,264.20 × 1,543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.92x = 6,581,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,536.85/2,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.62

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