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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.30, 3,901.54 and 2,775.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.30, 3,901.54 and 2,775.67 is: 3,846.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.30 : 3,901.54 = 2,775.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.30/3,901.54 = 2,775.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.30x = 3,901.54 × 2,775.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.30x = 10,829,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829,387.53/2,815.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.62

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