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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.52, 3,860.76 and 1,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.52, 3,860.76 and 1,555.44 is: 2,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.52 : 3,860.76 = 1,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.52/3,860.76 = 1,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.52x = 3,860.76 × 1,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.52x = 6,005,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,180.53/2,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.61

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