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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.30, 3,872.63 and 1,547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.30, 3,872.63 and 1,547.32 is: 2,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.30 : 3,872.63 = 1,547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.30/3,872.63 = 1,547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.30x = 3,872.63 × 1,547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.30x = 5,992,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,190.60/2,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.27

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