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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.78, 3,819.54 and 1,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.78, 3,819.54 and 1,588.84 is: 2,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.78 : 3,819.54 = 1,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.78/3,819.54 = 1,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.78x = 3,819.54 × 1,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.78x = 6,068,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,637.93/2,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.60

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