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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.13, 3,868.31 and 1,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.13, 3,868.31 and 1,544.16 is: 2,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.13 : 3,868.31 = 1,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.13/3,868.31 = 1,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.13x = 3,868.31 × 1,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.13x = 5,973,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,262.51/2,803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.93

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