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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.82, 3,051.12 and 1,547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.82, 3,051.12 and 1,547.86 is: 2,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.82 : 3,051.12 = 1,547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.82/3,051.12 = 1,547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.82x = 3,051.12 × 1,547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.82x = 4,722,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,706.60/2,208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.11

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