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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.76, 3,811.40 and 2,204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.76, 3,811.40 and 2,204.82 is: 3,298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.76 : 3,811.40 = 2,204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.76/3,811.40 = 2,204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.76x = 3,811.40 × 2,204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.76x = 8,403,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,450.95/2,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.37

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