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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.91, 3,775.75 and 1,557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.91, 3,775.75 and 1,557.09 is: 2,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.91 : 3,775.75 = 1,557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.91/3,775.75 = 1,557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.91x = 3,775.75 × 1,557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.91x = 5,879,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,178.67/2,735.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.89

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