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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.67, 3,845.95 and 2,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.67, 3,845.95 and 2,457.14 is: 3,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.67 : 3,845.95 = 2,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.67/3,845.95 = 2,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.67x = 3,845.95 × 2,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.67x = 9,450,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,012.21/2,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.83

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