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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.08, 3,846.02 and 1,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.08, 3,846.02 and 1,545 is: 2,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.08 : 3,846.02 = 1,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.08/3,846.02 = 1,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.08x = 3,846.02 × 1,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.08x = 5,942,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,100.90/2,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.02

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