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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.67, 3,795.26 and 1,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.67, 3,795.26 and 1,555.68 is: 2,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.67 : 3,795.26 = 1,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.67/3,795.26 = 1,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.67x = 3,795.26 × 1,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.67x = 5,904,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,904,202.30/2,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.46

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