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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.81, 3,821.75 and 1,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.81, 3,821.75 and 1,008.81 is: 1,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.81 : 3,821.75 = 1,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.81/3,821.75 = 1,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.81x = 3,821.75 × 1,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.81x = 3,855,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,419.62/2,547.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.23

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