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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.82, 3,823.16 and 1,575.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.82, 3,823.16 and 1,575.54 is: 2,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.82 : 3,823.16 = 1,575.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.82/3,823.16 = 1,575.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.82x = 3,823.16 × 1,575.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.82x = 6,023,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023,533.63/2,770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.92

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