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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.42, 3,830.04 and 1,533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.42, 3,830.04 and 1,533.42 is: 2,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.42 : 3,830.04 = 1,533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.42/3,830.04 = 1,533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.42x = 3,830.04 × 1,533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.42x = 5,873,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,059.94/2,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.10

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