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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.82, 4,265.87 and 2,519.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.82, 4,265.87 and 2,519.61 is: 3,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.82 : 4,265.87 = 2,519.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.82/4,265.87 = 2,519.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.82x = 4,265.87 × 2,519.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.82x = 10,748,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748,321.28/2,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.23

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