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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.01, 3,122.94 and 1,557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.01, 3,122.94 and 1,557.72 is: 2,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.01 : 3,122.94 = 1,557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.01/3,122.94 = 1,557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.01x = 3,122.94 × 1,557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.01x = 4,864,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,666.10/2,075.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.41

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