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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.45, 3,513.78 and 2,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.45, 3,513.78 and 2,055.38 is: 2,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.45 : 3,513.78 = 2,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.45/3,513.78 = 2,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.45x = 3,513.78 × 2,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.45x = 7,222,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,135.57/2,547.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.05

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