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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.81, 3,775.63 and 1,556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.81, 3,775.63 and 1,556.96 is: 2,148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.81 : 3,775.63 = 1,556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.81/3,775.63 = 1,556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.81x = 3,775.63 × 1,556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.81x = 5,878,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878,504.88/2,735.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.73

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