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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.62, 3,824.57 and 1,529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.62, 3,824.57 and 1,529.54 is: 2,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.62 : 3,824.57 = 1,529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.62/3,824.57 = 1,529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.62x = 3,824.57 × 1,529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.62x = 5,849,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849,832.80/2,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.62

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