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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.30, 3,797.08 and 2,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.30, 3,797.08 and 2,447.72 is: 3,665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.30 : 3,797.08 = 2,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.30/3,797.08 = 2,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.30x = 3,797.08 × 2,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.30x = 9,294,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,177.79/2,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.91

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