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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.69, 3,877.43 and 1,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.69, 3,877.43 and 1,550.74 is: 2,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.69 : 3,877.43 = 1,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.69/3,877.43 = 1,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.69x = 3,877.43 × 1,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.69x = 6,012,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,888.71/2,809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.05

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