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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.52, 3,774.72 and 1,556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.52, 3,774.72 and 1,556.48 is: 2,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.52 : 3,774.72 = 1,556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.52/3,774.72 = 1,556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.52x = 3,774.72 × 1,556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.52x = 5,875,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,276.19/2,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.77

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