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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.94, 3,854.43 and 1,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.94, 3,854.43 and 1,550.94 is: 2,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.94 : 3,854.43 = 1,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.94/3,854.43 = 1,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.94x = 3,854.43 × 1,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.94x = 5,977,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,977,989.66/2,792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.39

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