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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.30, 2,831.55 and 1,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.30, 2,831.55 and 1,555.04 is: 2,146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.30 : 2,831.55 = 1,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.30/2,831.55 = 1,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.30x = 2,831.55 × 1,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.30x = 4,403,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,173.51/2,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.53

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