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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.78, 3,845.81 and 1,527.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.78, 3,845.81 and 1,527.75 is: 2,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.78 : 3,845.81 = 1,527.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.78/3,845.81 = 1,527.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.78x = 3,845.81 × 1,527.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.78x = 5,875,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,436.23/2,786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.32

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