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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.08, 3,880.50 and 1,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.08, 3,880.50 and 1,553.10 is: 2,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.08 : 3,880.50 = 1,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.08/3,880.50 = 1,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.08x = 3,880.50 × 1,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.08x = 6,026,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026,804.55/2,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.18

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