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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.99, 3,881.85 and 1,554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.99, 3,881.85 and 1,554.01 is: 2,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.99 : 3,881.85 = 1,554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.99/3,881.85 = 1,554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.99x = 3,881.85 × 1,554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.99x = 6,032,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,032,433.72/2,812.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.49

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