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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.98, 3,819.78 and 1,509.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.98, 3,819.78 and 1,509.03 is: 2,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.98 : 3,819.78 = 1,509.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.98/3,819.78 = 1,509.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.98x = 3,819.78 × 1,509.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.98x = 5,764,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,173.05/2,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.45

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