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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.48, 4,131.18 and 1,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.48, 4,131.18 and 1,437.88 is: 2,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.48 : 4,131.18 = 1,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.48/4,131.18 = 1,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.48x = 4,131.18 × 1,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.48x = 5,940,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,141.10/2,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.76

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