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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.83, 4,092.89 and 2,548.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.83, 4,092.89 and 2,548.05 is: 3,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.83 : 4,092.89 = 2,548.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.83/4,092.89 = 2,548.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.83x = 4,092.89 × 2,548.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.83x = 10,428,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,888.36/2,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.98

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