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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.66, 4,293.41 and 1,548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.66, 4,293.41 and 1,548.37 is: 2,320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.66 : 4,293.41 = 1,548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.66/4,293.41 = 1,548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.66x = 4,293.41 × 1,548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.66x = 6,647,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,768.77/2,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.61

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