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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.49, 4,338.56 and 2,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.49, 4,338.56 and 2,547.52 is: 3,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.49 : 4,338.56 = 2,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.49/4,338.56 = 2,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.49x = 4,338.56 × 2,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.49x = 11,052,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052,540.31/2,893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.80

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