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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.63, 3,849.69 and 1,547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.63, 3,849.69 and 1,547.63 is: 2,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.63 : 3,849.69 = 1,547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.63/3,849.69 = 1,547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.63x = 3,849.69 × 1,547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.63x = 5,957,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,895.73/2,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.73

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