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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.41, 3,853.52 and 1,550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.41, 3,853.52 and 1,550.41 is: 2,139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.41 : 3,853.52 = 1,550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.41/3,853.52 = 1,550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.41x = 3,853.52 × 1,550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.41x = 5,974,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,535.94/2,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.56

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