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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.33, 3,821.68 and 1,510.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.33, 3,821.68 and 1,510.37 is: 2,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.33 : 3,821.68 = 1,510.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.33/3,821.68 = 1,510.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.33x = 3,821.68 × 1,510.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.33x = 5,772,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,158.68/2,769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.32

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