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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.07, 3,870.93 and 1,546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.07, 3,870.93 and 1,546.10 is: 2,133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.07 : 3,870.93 = 1,546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.07/3,870.93 = 1,546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.07x = 3,870.93 × 1,546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.07x = 5,984,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,984,839.17/2,805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.58

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