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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.50, 2,797.54 and 1,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.50, 2,797.54 and 1,555.94 is: 2,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.50 : 2,797.54 = 1,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.50/2,797.54 = 1,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.50x = 2,797.54 × 1,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.50x = 4,352,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,807.49/2,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.89

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