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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.03, 3,872.14 and 1,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.03, 3,872.14 and 1,546.84 is: 2,134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.03 : 3,872.14 = 1,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.03/3,872.14 = 1,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.03x = 3,872.14 × 1,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.03x = 5,989,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,989,581.04/2,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.54

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