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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.78, 3,884.52 and 1,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.78, 3,884.52 and 1,555.92 is: 2,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.78 : 3,884.52 = 1,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.78/3,884.52 = 1,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.78x = 3,884.52 × 1,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.78x = 6,044,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,002.36/2,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.24

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