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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,887, 5,832.51 and 1,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,887, 5,832.51 and 1,546.50 is: 2,320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,887 : 5,832.51 = 1,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,887/5,832.51 = 1,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,887x = 5,832.51 × 1,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,887x = 9,019,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019,976.72/3,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.55

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