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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.09, 3,516.71 and 1,591.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.09, 3,516.71 and 1,591.47 is: 2,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.09 : 3,516.71 = 1,591.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.09/3,516.71 = 1,591.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.09x = 3,516.71 × 1,591.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.09x = 5,596,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,712.92/2,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.30

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