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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.22, 3,820.95 and 815.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.22, 3,820.95 and 815.86 is: 1,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.22 : 3,820.95 = 815.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.22/3,820.95 = 815.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.22x = 3,820.95 × 815.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.22x = 3,117,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,360.27/2,547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.83

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