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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.62, 3,877.32 and 1,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.62, 3,877.32 and 1,550.74 is: 2,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.62 : 3,877.32 = 1,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.62/3,877.32 = 1,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.62x = 3,877.32 × 1,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.62x = 6,012,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,705.52/2,809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.04

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