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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.66, 3,893.90 and 1,545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.66, 3,893.90 and 1,545.54 is: 2,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.66 : 3,893.90 = 1,545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.66/3,893.90 = 1,545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.66x = 3,893.90 × 1,545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.66x = 6,018,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,178.21/2,821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.85

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