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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.75, 3,825.81 and 1,561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.75, 3,825.81 and 1,561.47 is: 2,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.75 : 3,825.81 = 1,561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.75/3,825.81 = 1,561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.75x = 3,825.81 × 1,561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.75x = 5,973,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,887.54/2,772.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.50

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