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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.64, 3,881.58 and 1,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.64, 3,881.58 and 1,553.70 is: 2,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.64 : 3,881.58 = 1,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.64/3,881.58 = 1,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.64x = 3,881.58 × 1,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.64x = 6,030,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030,810.85/2,812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.18

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