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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.35, 3,872.73 and 1,547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.35, 3,872.73 and 1,547.34 is: 2,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.35 : 3,872.73 = 1,547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.35/3,872.73 = 1,547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.35x = 3,872.73 × 1,547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.35x = 5,992,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,430.04/2,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.31

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