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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.18, 3,795.19 and 1,555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.18, 3,795.19 and 1,555.15 is: 2,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.18 : 3,795.19 = 1,555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.18/3,795.19 = 1,555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.18x = 3,795.19 × 1,555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.18x = 5,902,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,070.75/2,750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.07

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