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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.97, 3,873.56 and 1,548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.97, 3,873.56 and 1,548.14 is: 2,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.97 : 3,873.56 = 1,548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.97/3,873.56 = 1,548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.97x = 3,873.56 × 1,548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.97x = 5,996,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,786.07/2,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.40

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