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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.77, 3,874.80 and 1,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.77, 3,874.80 and 1,548.91 is: 2,137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.77 : 3,874.80 = 1,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.77/3,874.80 = 1,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.77x = 3,874.80 × 1,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.77x = 6,001,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,001,716.47/2,807.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.54

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