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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.84, 3,884.15 and 1,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.84, 3,884.15 and 1,555.73 is: 2,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.84 : 3,884.15 = 1,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.84/3,884.15 = 1,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.84x = 3,884.15 × 1,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.84x = 6,042,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,681.15/2,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.72

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