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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.23, 3,803.41 and 2,281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.23, 3,803.41 and 2,281.97 is: 3,407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.23 : 3,803.41 = 2,281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.23/3,803.41 = 2,281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.23x = 3,803.41 × 2,281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.23x = 8,679,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,267.52/2,547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.34

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