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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.92, 3,819.78 and 1,508.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.92, 3,819.78 and 1,508.99 is: 2,082.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.92 : 3,819.78 = 1,508.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.92/3,819.78 = 1,508.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.92x = 3,819.78 × 1,508.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.92x = 5,763,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,990.72/2,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.43

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