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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.59, 3,884.01 and 1,555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.59, 3,884.01 and 1,555.69 is: 2,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.59 : 3,884.01 = 1,555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.59/3,884.01 = 1,555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.59x = 3,884.01 × 1,555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.59x = 6,042,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,315.52/2,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.79

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