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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.30, 3,871.32 and 1,546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.30, 3,871.32 and 1,546.32 is: 2,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.30 : 3,871.32 = 1,546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.30/3,871.32 = 1,546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.30x = 3,871.32 × 1,546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.30x = 5,986,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,299.54/2,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.92

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