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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.76, 3,826.29 and 1,513.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.76, 3,826.29 and 1,513.79 is: 2,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.76 : 3,826.29 = 1,513.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.76/3,826.29 = 1,513.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.76x = 3,826.29 × 1,513.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.76x = 5,792,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,199.54/2,772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.97

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