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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.55, 3,881.27 and 1,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.55, 3,881.27 and 1,553.60 is: 2,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.55 : 3,881.27 = 1,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.55/3,881.27 = 1,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.55x = 3,881.27 × 1,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.55x = 6,029,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,943.01/2,812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.95

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