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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.10, 3,879.38 and 1,552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.10, 3,879.38 and 1,552.15 is: 2,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.10 : 3,879.38 = 1,552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.10/3,879.38 = 1,552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.10x = 3,879.38 × 1,552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.10x = 6,021,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021,371.91/2,811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.00

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