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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.94, 3,830.79 and 1,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.94, 3,830.79 and 1,533.94 is: 2,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.94 : 3,830.79 = 1,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.94/3,830.79 = 1,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.94x = 3,830.79 × 1,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.94x = 5,876,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876,198.19/2,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.83

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