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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.78, 3,833.27 and 1,518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.78, 3,833.27 and 1,518.84 is: 2,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.78 : 3,833.27 = 1,518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.78/3,833.27 = 1,518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.78x = 3,833.27 × 1,518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.78x = 5,822,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822,116.21/2,777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.96

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