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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.33, 3,832.74 and 1,518.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.33, 3,832.74 and 1,518.39 is: 2,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.33 : 3,832.74 = 1,518.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.33/3,832.74 = 1,518.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.33x = 3,832.74 × 1,518.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.33x = 5,819,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,594.09/2,777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.40

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