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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.56, 3,828.72 and 1,532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.56, 3,828.72 and 1,532.56 is: 2,114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.56 : 3,828.72 = 1,532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.56/3,828.72 = 1,532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.56x = 3,828.72 × 1,532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.56x = 5,867,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,867,743.12/2,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.84

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