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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.62, 3,869.09 and 1,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.62, 3,869.09 and 1,544.76 is: 2,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.62 : 3,869.09 = 1,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.62/3,869.09 = 1,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.62x = 3,869.09 × 1,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.62x = 5,976,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,976,815.47/2,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.82

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