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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.91, 3,516.42 and 1,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.91, 3,516.42 and 1,553.33 is: 2,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.91 : 3,516.42 = 1,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.91/3,516.42 = 1,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.91x = 3,516.42 × 1,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.91x = 5,462,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,160.68/2,547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.78

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