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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.39, 3,879.81 and 1,552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.39, 3,879.81 and 1,552.56 is: 2,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.39 : 3,879.81 = 1,552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.39/3,879.81 = 1,552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.39x = 3,879.81 × 1,552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.39x = 6,023,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023,637.81/2,811.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.58

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