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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.44, 3,830.11 and 1,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.44, 3,830.11 and 1,533.44 is: 2,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.44 : 3,830.11 = 1,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.44/3,830.11 = 1,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.44x = 3,830.11 × 1,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.44x = 5,873,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,243.88/2,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.15

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