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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.73, 3,870.55 and 1,545.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.73, 3,870.55 and 1,545.83 is: 2,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.73 : 3,870.55 = 1,545.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.73/3,870.55 = 1,545.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.73x = 3,870.55 × 1,545.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.73x = 5,983,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,216.17/2,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.26

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