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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.38, 3,830.13 and 1,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.38, 3,830.13 and 1,533.62 is: 2,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.38 : 3,830.13 = 1,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.38/3,830.13 = 1,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.38x = 3,830.13 × 1,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.38x = 5,873,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,963.97/2,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.45

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