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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.61, 3,819.06 and 1,588.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.61, 3,819.06 and 1,588.65 is: 2,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.61 : 3,819.06 = 1,588.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.61/3,819.06 = 1,588.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.61x = 3,819.06 × 1,588.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.61x = 6,067,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,149.67/2,767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.20

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