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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.65, 3,822.05 and 1,510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.65, 3,822.05 and 1,510.71 is: 2,084.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.65 : 3,822.05 = 1,510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.65/3,822.05 = 1,510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.65x = 3,822.05 × 1,510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.65x = 5,774,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,774,012.93/2,769.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.74

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