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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.56, 3,863.43 and 1,557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.56, 3,863.43 and 1,557.56 is: 2,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.56 : 3,863.43 = 1,557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.56/3,863.43 = 1,557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.56x = 3,863.43 × 1,557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.56x = 6,017,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017,533.69/2,799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.46

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