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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.03, 4,326.06 and 2,547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.03, 4,326.06 and 2,547.72 is: 3,803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.03 : 4,326.06 = 2,547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.03/4,326.06 = 2,547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.03x = 4,326.06 × 2,547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.03x = 11,021,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021,576.84/2,898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.13

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