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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.32, 3,804.50 and 2,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.32, 3,804.50 and 2,177.96 is: 3,252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.32 : 3,804.50 = 2,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.32/3,804.50 = 2,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.32x = 3,804.50 × 2,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.32x = 8,286,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,035.24/2,547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.85

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