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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.93, 3,774.08 and 1,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.93, 3,774.08 and 1,555.97 is: 2,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.93 : 3,774.08 = 1,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.93/3,774.08 = 1,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.93x = 3,774.08 × 1,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.93x = 5,872,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,872,347.48/2,734.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.17

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