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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.86, 3,811.46 and 1,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.86, 3,811.46 and 1,889.33 is: 2,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.86 : 3,811.46 = 1,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.86/3,811.46 = 1,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.86x = 3,811.46 × 1,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.86x = 7,201,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,077.22/2,547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.33

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