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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.38, 3,857.62 and 1,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.38, 3,857.62 and 1,553.38 is: 2,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.38 : 3,857.62 = 1,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.38/3,857.62 = 1,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.38x = 3,857.62 × 1,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.38x = 5,992,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,330.47/2,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.66

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