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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.83, 3,293.27 and 1,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.83, 3,293.27 and 1,547.44 is: 2,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.83 : 3,293.27 = 1,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.83/3,293.27 = 1,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.83x = 3,293.27 × 1,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.83x = 5,096,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,136.27/2,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.10

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