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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.94, 3,812.91 and 1,520.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.94, 3,812.91 and 1,520.94 is: 2,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.94 : 3,812.91 = 1,520.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.94/3,812.91 = 1,520.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.94x = 3,812.91 × 1,520.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.94x = 5,799,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,207.34/2,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.93

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