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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.54, 3,517.68 and 2,075.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.54, 3,517.68 and 2,075.51 is: 2,865.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.54 : 3,517.68 = 2,075.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.54/3,517.68 = 2,075.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.54x = 3,517.68 × 2,075.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.54x = 7,300,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,962.43/2,547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.89

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