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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.79, 3,825.05 and 1,512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.79, 3,825.05 and 1,512.83 is: 2,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.79 : 3,825.05 = 1,512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.79/3,825.05 = 1,512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.79x = 3,825.05 × 1,512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.79x = 5,786,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,650.39/2,771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.69

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