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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.02, 3,829.52 and 1,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.02, 3,829.52 and 1,516.08 is: 2,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.02 : 3,829.52 = 1,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.02/3,829.52 = 1,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.02x = 3,829.52 × 1,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.02x = 5,805,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805,858.68/2,775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.19

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