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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.63, 3,813.75 and 1,991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.63, 3,813.75 and 1,991.16 is: 2,980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.63 : 3,813.75 = 1,991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.63/3,813.75 = 1,991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.63x = 3,813.75 × 1,991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.63x = 7,593,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,786.45/2,547.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.73

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