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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.08, 3,868.12 and 1,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.08, 3,868.12 and 1,544.08 is: 2,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.08 : 3,868.12 = 1,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.08/3,868.12 = 1,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.08x = 3,868.12 × 1,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.08x = 5,972,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,673.18/2,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.75

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