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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.88, 3,846 and 1,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.88, 3,846 and 1,545.12 is: 2,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.88 : 3,846 = 1,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.88/3,846 = 1,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.88x = 3,846 × 1,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.88x = 5,942,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,531.52/2,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.32

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