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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.33, 3,883.72 and 1,555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.33, 3,883.72 and 1,555.39 is: 2,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.33 : 3,883.72 = 1,555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.33/3,883.72 = 1,555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.33x = 3,883.72 × 1,555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.33x = 6,040,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,685.66/2,814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.40

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