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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.94, 3,825.28 and 1,529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.94, 3,825.28 and 1,529.94 is: 2,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.94 : 3,825.28 = 1,529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.94/3,825.28 = 1,529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.94x = 3,825.28 × 1,529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.94x = 5,852,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,441.23/2,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.32

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