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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.32, 3,870.20 and 1,545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.32, 3,870.20 and 1,545.62 is: 2,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.32 : 3,870.20 = 1,545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.32/3,870.20 = 1,545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.32x = 3,870.20 × 1,545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.32x = 5,981,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,858.52/2,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.09

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