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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.38, 3,818.34 and 1,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.38, 3,818.34 and 1,066.22 is: 1,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.38 : 3,818.34 = 1,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.38/3,818.34 = 1,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.38x = 3,818.34 × 1,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.38x = 4,071,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,171.38/2,547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.18

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