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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.42, 3,795.65 and 1,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.42, 3,795.65 and 1,555.18 is: 2,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.42 : 3,795.65 = 1,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.42/3,795.65 = 1,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.42x = 3,795.65 × 1,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.42x = 5,902,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,918.97/2,750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.19

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