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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.03, 3,874.89 and 1,548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.03, 3,874.89 and 1,548.84 is: 2,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.03 : 3,874.89 = 1,548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.03/3,874.89 = 1,548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.03x = 3,874.89 × 1,548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.03x = 6,001,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,001,584.63/2,808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.29

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