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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.98, 3,823.95 and 1,512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.98, 3,823.95 and 1,512.06 is: 2,086.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.98 : 3,823.95 = 1,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.98/3,823.95 = 1,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.98x = 3,823.95 × 1,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.98x = 5,782,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,041.84/2,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.64

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