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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.94, 3,798.93 and 1,557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.94, 3,798.93 and 1,557.98 is: 2,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.94 : 3,798.93 = 1,557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.94/3,798.93 = 1,557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.94x = 3,798.93 × 1,557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.94x = 5,918,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,918,656.96/2,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.94

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