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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.69, 3,864.92 and 1,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.69, 3,864.92 and 1,541.72 is: 2,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.69 : 3,864.92 = 1,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.69/3,864.92 = 1,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.69x = 3,864.92 × 1,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.69x = 5,958,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,628.32/2,800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.56

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