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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.06, 3,795.96 and 1,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.06, 3,795.96 and 1,557.06 is: 2,337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.06 : 3,795.96 = 1,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.06/3,795.96 = 1,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.06x = 3,795.96 × 1,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.06x = 5,910,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,910,537.48/2,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.05

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