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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.32, 3,880.97 and 1,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.32, 3,880.97 and 1,553.46 is: 2,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.32 : 3,880.97 = 1,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.32/3,880.97 = 1,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.32x = 3,880.97 × 1,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.32x = 6,028,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028,912.25/2,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.75

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