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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.46, 4,244.51 and 2,533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.46, 4,244.51 and 2,533.54 is: 3,776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.46 : 4,244.51 = 2,533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.46/4,244.51 = 2,533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.46x = 4,244.51 × 2,533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.46x = 10,753,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,753,635.87/2,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.57

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