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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.65, 3,775.23 and 1,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.65, 3,775.23 and 1,556.72 is: 2,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.65 : 3,775.23 = 1,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.65/3,775.23 = 1,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.65x = 3,775.23 × 1,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.65x = 5,876,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876,975.70/2,735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.29

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