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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.27, 3,817.62 and 2,200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.27, 3,817.62 and 2,200.59 is: 3,298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.27 : 3,817.62 = 2,200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.27/3,817.62 = 2,200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.27x = 3,817.62 × 2,200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.27x = 8,401,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,016.40/2,547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.05

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