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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.50, 3,852.28 and 1,549.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.50, 3,852.28 and 1,549.50 is: 2,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.50 : 3,852.28 = 1,549.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.50/3,852.28 = 1,549.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.50x = 3,852.28 × 1,549.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.50x = 5,969,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,107.86/2,791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.32

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