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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.71, 3,830.46 and 1,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.71, 3,830.46 and 1,516.76 is: 2,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.71 : 3,830.46 = 1,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.71/3,830.46 = 1,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.71x = 3,830.46 × 1,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.71x = 5,809,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809,880.93/2,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.12

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