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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.23, 3,829.92 and 1,516.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.23, 3,829.92 and 1,516.41 is: 2,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.23 : 3,829.92 = 1,516.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.23/3,829.92 = 1,516.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.23x = 3,829.92 × 1,516.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.23x = 5,807,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807,728.99/2,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.70

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