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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.54, 3,832.84 and 1,518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.54, 3,832.84 and 1,518.58 is: 2,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.54 : 3,832.84 = 1,518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.54/3,832.84 = 1,518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.54x = 3,832.84 × 1,518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.54x = 5,820,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,480.86/2,777.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.56

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