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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.63, 3,866.19 and 1,542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.63, 3,866.19 and 1,542.62 is: 2,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.63 : 3,866.19 = 1,542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.63/3,866.19 = 1,542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.63x = 3,866.19 × 1,542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.63x = 5,964,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,062.02/2,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.78

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