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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.83, 3,877.47 and 1,550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.83, 3,877.47 and 1,550.91 is: 2,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.83 : 3,877.47 = 1,550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.83/3,877.47 = 1,550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.83x = 3,877.47 × 1,550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.83x = 6,013,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,607.00/2,809.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.20

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