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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.24, 3,880.84 and 1,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.24, 3,880.84 and 1,553.27 is: 2,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.24 : 3,880.84 = 1,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.24/3,880.84 = 1,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.24x = 3,880.84 × 1,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.24x = 6,027,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027,992.35/2,812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.48

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