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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.29, 3,828.46 and 1,515.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.29, 3,828.46 and 1,515.31 is: 2,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.29 : 3,828.46 = 1,515.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.29/3,828.46 = 1,515.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.29x = 3,828.46 × 1,515.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.29x = 5,801,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,303.72/2,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.09

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