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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.78, 3,871.86 and 1,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.78, 3,871.86 and 1,546.72 is: 2,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.78 : 3,871.86 = 1,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.78/3,871.86 = 1,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.78x = 3,871.86 × 1,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.78x = 5,988,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,988,683.30/2,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.41

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