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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.79, 3,822.27 and 1,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.79, 3,822.27 and 1,510.91 is: 2,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.79 : 3,822.27 = 1,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.79/3,822.27 = 1,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.79x = 3,822.27 × 1,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.79x = 5,775,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,105.97/2,769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.03

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