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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.89, 3,865.23 and 1,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.89, 3,865.23 and 1,541.91 is: 2,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.89 : 3,865.23 = 1,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.89/3,865.23 = 1,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.89x = 3,865.23 × 1,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.89x = 5,959,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,836.79/2,800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.84

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