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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.94, 3,833.55 and 1,549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.94, 3,833.55 and 1,549.98 is: 2,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.94 : 3,833.55 = 1,549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.94/3,833.55 = 1,549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.94x = 3,833.55 × 1,549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.94x = 5,941,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,925.83/2,777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.97

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