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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.29, 3,822.55 and 1,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.29, 3,822.55 and 1,086.43 is: 1,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.29 : 3,822.55 = 1,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.29/3,822.55 = 1,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.29x = 3,822.55 × 1,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.29x = 4,152,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,933.00/2,547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.33

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