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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.44, 3,863.23 and 1,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.44, 3,863.23 and 1,557.44 is: 2,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.44 : 3,863.23 = 1,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.44/3,863.23 = 1,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.44x = 3,863.23 × 1,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.44x = 6,016,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016,735.38/2,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.27

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