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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.89, 3,866.86 and 1,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.89, 3,866.86 and 1,543.20 is: 2,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.89 : 3,866.86 = 1,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.89/3,866.86 = 1,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.89x = 3,866.86 × 1,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.89x = 5,967,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,351.87/2,801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.76

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