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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.56, 3,870.27 and 1,545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.56, 3,870.27 and 1,545.67 is: 2,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.56 : 3,870.27 = 1,545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.56/3,870.27 = 1,545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.56x = 3,870.27 × 1,545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.56x = 5,982,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,140.88/2,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.01

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