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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.32, 3,823.03 and 1,511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.32, 3,823.03 and 1,511.35 is: 2,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.32 : 3,823.03 = 1,511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.32/3,823.03 = 1,511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.32x = 3,823.03 × 1,511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.32x = 5,777,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777,936.39/2,770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.66

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