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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.06, 3,871.01 and 1,546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.06, 3,871.01 and 1,546.14 is: 2,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.06 : 3,871.01 = 1,546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.06/3,871.01 = 1,546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.06x = 3,871.01 × 1,546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.06x = 5,985,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,123.40/2,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.69

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