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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.50, 3,853.66 and 1,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.50, 3,853.66 and 1,550.50 is: 2,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.50 : 3,853.66 = 1,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.50/3,853.66 = 1,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.50x = 3,853.66 × 1,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.50x = 5,975,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,099.83/2,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.70

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