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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.72, 3,824.96 and 1,529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.72, 3,824.96 and 1,529.72 is: 2,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.72 : 3,824.96 = 1,529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.72/3,824.96 = 1,529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.72x = 3,824.96 × 1,529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.72x = 5,851,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,117.81/2,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.01

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