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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.17, 3,872.60 and 1,547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.17, 3,872.60 and 1,547.29 is: 2,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.17 : 3,872.60 = 1,547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.17/3,872.60 = 1,547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.17x = 3,872.60 × 1,547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.17x = 5,992,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,035.25/2,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.31

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