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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.38, 3,853.59 and 1,550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.38, 3,853.59 and 1,550.62 is: 2,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.38 : 3,853.59 = 1,550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.38/3,853.59 = 1,550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.38x = 3,853.59 × 1,550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.38x = 5,975,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,453.73/2,792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.91

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