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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.27, 3,867.15 and 1,543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.27, 3,867.15 and 1,543.45 is: 2,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.27 : 3,867.15 = 1,543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.27/3,867.15 = 1,543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.27x = 3,867.15 × 1,543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.27x = 5,968,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,752.67/2,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.97

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