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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.75, 3,805.73 and 1,515.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.75, 3,805.73 and 1,515.75 is: 2,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.75 : 3,805.73 = 1,515.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.75/3,805.73 = 1,515.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.75x = 3,805.73 × 1,515.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.75x = 5,768,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,535.25/2,757.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.75

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