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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.91, 3,873.48 and 1,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.91, 3,873.48 and 1,548.08 is: 2,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.91 : 3,873.48 = 1,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.91/3,873.48 = 1,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.91x = 3,873.48 × 1,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.91x = 5,996,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,445.18/2,806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.32

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