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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.34, 3,795.57 and 1,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.34, 3,795.57 and 1,555.80 is: 2,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.34 : 3,795.57 = 1,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.34/3,795.57 = 1,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.34x = 3,795.57 × 1,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.34x = 5,905,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,147.81/2,750.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.06

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