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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.54, 4,316.33 and 2,548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.54, 4,316.33 and 2,548.57 is: 3,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.54 : 4,316.33 = 2,548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.54/4,316.33 = 2,548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.54x = 4,316.33 × 2,548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.54x = 11,000,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,000,469.15/2,875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.53

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