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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.91, 3,514.63 and 1,602.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.91, 3,514.63 and 1,602.21 is: 2,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.91 : 3,514.63 = 1,602.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.91/3,514.63 = 1,602.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.91x = 3,514.63 × 1,602.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.91x = 5,631,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,162.54/2,547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.11

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