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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.88, 3,772.62 and 1,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.88, 3,772.62 and 1,555.06 is: 2,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.88 : 3,772.62 = 1,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.88/3,772.62 = 1,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.88x = 3,772.62 × 1,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.88x = 5,866,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,650.46/2,733.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.91

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