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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.05, 3,801.83 and 2,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.05, 3,801.83 and 2,368.56 is: 3,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.05 : 3,801.83 = 2,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.05/3,801.83 = 2,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.05x = 3,801.83 × 2,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.05x = 9,004,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,850.62/2,547.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.41

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