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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.41, 3,883.58 and 1,555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.41, 3,883.58 and 1,555.34 is: 2,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.41 : 3,883.58 = 1,555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.41/3,883.58 = 1,555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.41x = 3,883.58 × 1,555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.41x = 6,040,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,265.96/2,814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.19

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