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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.78, 3,823.77 and 1,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.78, 3,823.77 and 1,511.86 is: 2,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.78 : 3,823.77 = 1,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.78/3,823.77 = 1,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.78x = 3,823.77 × 1,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.78x = 5,781,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,004.91/2,770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.42

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