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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.73, 3,821.88 and 2,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.73, 3,821.88 and 2,286.12 is: 3,429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.73 : 3,821.88 = 2,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.73/3,821.88 = 2,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.73x = 3,821.88 × 2,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.73x = 8,737,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,285.86/2,547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.44

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