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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.83, 3,852.66 and 1,549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.83, 3,852.66 and 1,549.75 is: 2,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.83 : 3,852.66 = 1,549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.83/3,852.66 = 1,549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.83x = 3,852.66 × 1,549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.83x = 5,970,652.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,652.09/2,791.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.62

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