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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.02, 3,872.39 and 1,547.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.02, 3,872.39 and 1,547.15 is: 2,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.02 : 3,872.39 = 1,547.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.02/3,872.39 = 1,547.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.02x = 3,872.39 × 1,547.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.02x = 5,991,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,991,141.09/2,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.10

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