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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.08, 3,876.42 and 1,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.08, 3,876.42 and 1,550.01 is: 2,138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.08 : 3,876.42 = 1,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.08/3,876.42 = 1,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.08x = 3,876.42 × 1,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.08x = 6,008,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,489.76/2,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.95

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