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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.78, 3,877.23 and 1,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.78, 3,877.23 and 1,550.54 is: 2,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.78 : 3,877.23 = 1,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.78/3,877.23 = 1,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.78x = 3,877.23 × 1,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.78x = 6,011,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,780.82/2,809.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.59

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