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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.15, 3,879.22 and 1,552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.15, 3,879.22 and 1,552.27 is: 2,142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.15 : 3,879.22 = 1,552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.15/3,879.22 = 1,552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.15x = 3,879.22 × 1,552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.15x = 6,021,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021,596.83/2,811.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.04

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