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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.71, 3,845.49 and 1,527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.71, 3,845.49 and 1,527.54 is: 2,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.71 : 3,845.49 = 1,527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.71/3,845.49 = 1,527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.71x = 3,845.49 × 1,527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.71x = 5,874,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874,139.79/2,786.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.91

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