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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.27, 3,819.30 and 2,087.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.27, 3,819.30 and 2,087.02 is: 3,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.27 : 3,819.30 = 2,087.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.27/3,819.30 = 2,087.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.27x = 3,819.30 × 2,087.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.27x = 7,970,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,955.49/2,548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.99

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