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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.81, 3,870.71 and 1,545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.81, 3,870.71 and 1,545.93 is: 2,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.81 : 3,870.71 = 1,545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.81/3,870.71 = 1,545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.81x = 3,870.71 × 1,545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.81x = 5,983,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,838.98/2,804.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.42

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