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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.14, 3,904.25 and 1,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.14, 3,904.25 and 1,553.12 is: 2,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.14 : 3,904.25 = 1,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.14/3,904.25 = 1,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.14x = 3,904.25 × 1,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.14x = 6,063,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,063,761.94/2,829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.33

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