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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.52, 3,857.92 and 1,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.52, 3,857.92 and 1,553.52 is: 2,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.52 : 3,857.92 = 1,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.52/3,857.92 = 1,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.52x = 3,857.92 × 1,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.52x = 5,993,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,355.88/2,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.91

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