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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.38, 3,521.27 and 2,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.38, 3,521.27 and 2,125.28 is: 2,937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.38 : 3,521.27 = 2,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.38/3,521.27 = 2,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.38x = 3,521.27 × 2,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.38x = 7,483,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483,656.47/2,547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.79

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