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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.79, 3,615.22 and 1,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.79, 3,615.22 and 1,557.55 is: 2,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.79 : 3,615.22 = 1,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.79/3,615.22 = 1,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.79x = 3,615.22 × 1,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.79x = 5,630,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,630,892.38/2,619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.37

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