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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.33, 3,857.41 and 1,536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.33, 3,857.41 and 1,536.55 is: 2,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.33 : 3,857.41 = 1,536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.33/3,857.41 = 1,536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.33x = 3,857.41 × 1,536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.33x = 5,927,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,095.61/2,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.35

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