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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.22, 3,879.49 and 1,552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.22, 3,879.49 and 1,552.31 is: 2,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.22 : 3,879.49 = 1,552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.22/3,879.49 = 1,552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.22x = 3,879.49 × 1,552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.22x = 6,022,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022,147.84/2,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.18

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