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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.76, 3,871.98 and 1,546.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.76, 3,871.98 and 1,546.87 is: 2,134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.76 : 3,871.98 = 1,546.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.76/3,871.98 = 1,546.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.76x = 3,871.98 × 1,546.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.76x = 5,989,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,989,444.01/2,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.69

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