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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.59, 3,873.09 and 1,547.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.59, 3,873.09 and 1,547.64 is: 2,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.59 : 3,873.09 = 1,547.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.59/3,873.09 = 1,547.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.59x = 3,873.09 × 1,547.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.59x = 5,994,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,121.90/2,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.73

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