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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.36, 3,795.45 and 1,555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.36, 3,795.45 and 1,555.33 is: 2,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.36 : 3,795.45 = 1,555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.36/3,795.45 = 1,555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.36x = 3,795.45 × 1,555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.36x = 5,903,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,158.27/2,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.32

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