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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.76, 3,819.44 and 1,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.76, 3,819.44 and 1,589.04 is: 2,192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.76 : 3,819.44 = 1,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.76/3,819.44 = 1,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.76x = 3,819.44 × 1,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.76x = 6,069,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069,242.94/2,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.84

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