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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.48, 3,868.75 and 1,544.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.48, 3,868.75 and 1,544.65 is: 2,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.48 : 3,868.75 = 1,544.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.48/3,868.75 = 1,544.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.48x = 3,868.75 × 1,544.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.48x = 5,975,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,864.69/2,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.59

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