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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.73, 3,874.43 and 1,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.73, 3,874.43 and 1,548.72 is: 2,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.73 : 3,874.43 = 1,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.73/3,874.43 = 1,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.73x = 3,874.43 × 1,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.73x = 6,000,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,000,411.10/2,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.10

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