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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.23, 3,868.63 and 1,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.23, 3,868.63 and 1,544.28 is: 2,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.23 : 3,868.63 = 1,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.23/3,868.63 = 1,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.23x = 3,868.63 × 1,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.23x = 5,974,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,247.94/2,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.21

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