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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.61, 3,819.15 and 1,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.61, 3,819.15 and 1,588.59 is: 2,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.61 : 3,819.15 = 1,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.61/3,819.15 = 1,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.61x = 3,819.15 × 1,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.61x = 6,067,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,063.50/2,767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.17

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