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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.10, 4,262.55 and 2,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.10, 4,262.55 and 2,523.10 is: 3,777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.10 : 4,262.55 = 2,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.10/4,262.55 = 2,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.10x = 4,262.55 × 2,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.10x = 10,754,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,754,839.91/2,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.47

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