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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.98, 4,244.47 and 1,512.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.98, 4,244.47 and 1,512.81 is: 2,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.98 : 4,244.47 = 1,512.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.98/4,244.47 = 1,512.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.98x = 4,244.47 × 1,512.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.98x = 6,421,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,072.88/2,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.55

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