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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.18, 3,817.44 and 1,084.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.18, 3,817.44 and 1,084.53 is: 1,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.18 : 3,817.44 = 1,084.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.18/3,817.44 = 1,084.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.18x = 3,817.44 × 1,084.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.18x = 4,140,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,128.20/2,547.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.38

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