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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.63, 3,833.03 and 1,518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.63, 3,833.03 and 1,518.68 is: 2,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.63 : 3,833.03 = 1,518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.63/3,833.03 = 1,518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.63x = 3,833.03 × 1,518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.63x = 5,821,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,821,159.38/2,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.73

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