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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.28, 3,881.12 and 1,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.28, 3,881.12 and 1,553.27 is: 2,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.28 : 3,881.12 = 1,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.28/3,881.12 = 1,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.28x = 3,881.12 × 1,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.28x = 6,028,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028,400.09/2,812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.60

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