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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.21, 3,832.55 and 1,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.21, 3,832.55 and 1,518.24 is: 2,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.21 : 3,832.55 = 1,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.21/3,832.55 = 1,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.21x = 3,832.55 × 1,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.21x = 5,818,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,723.12/2,777.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.17

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