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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.71, 3,824.94 and 1,529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.71, 3,824.94 and 1,529.71 is: 2,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.71 : 3,824.94 = 1,529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.71/3,824.94 = 1,529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.71x = 3,824.94 × 1,529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.71x = 5,851,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,048.97/2,771.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.99

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