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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.74, 3,823.81 and 2,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.74, 3,823.81 and 2,304.75 is: 3,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.74 : 3,823.81 = 2,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.74/3,823.81 = 2,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.74x = 3,823.81 × 2,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.74x = 8,812,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,934.67/2,548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.76

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