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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.09, 3,819.96 and 1,085.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.09, 3,819.96 and 1,085.31 is: 1,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.09 : 3,819.96 = 1,085.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.09/3,819.96 = 1,085.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.09x = 3,819.96 × 1,085.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.09x = 4,145,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,840.79/2,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.68

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