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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.20, 3,812.70 and 1,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.20, 3,812.70 and 1,996.40 is: 2,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.20 : 3,812.70 = 1,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.20/3,812.70 = 1,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.20x = 3,812.70 × 1,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.20x = 7,611,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,674.28/2,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.25

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