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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.94, 3,828.05 and 1,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.94, 3,828.05 and 1,514.97 is: 2,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.94 : 3,828.05 = 1,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.94/3,828.05 = 1,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.94x = 3,828.05 × 1,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.94x = 5,799,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,372.51/2,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.67

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