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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.53, 4,325.31 and 2,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.53, 4,325.31 and 2,547.22 is: 3,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.53 : 4,325.31 = 2,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.53/4,325.31 = 2,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.53x = 4,325.31 × 2,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.53x = 11,017,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,017,516.14/2,897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.38

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