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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.89, 3,872.10 and 1,546.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.89, 3,872.10 and 1,546.91 is: 2,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.89 : 3,872.10 = 1,546.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.89/3,872.10 = 1,546.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.89x = 3,872.10 × 1,546.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.89x = 5,989,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,989,792.16/2,805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.72

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