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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.18, 3,795.32 and 1,555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.18, 3,795.32 and 1,555.21 is: 2,146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.18 : 3,795.32 = 1,555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.18/3,795.32 = 1,555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.18x = 3,795.32 × 1,555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.18x = 5,902,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,519.62/2,750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.23

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