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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.86, 3,819.78 and 1,588.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.86, 3,819.78 and 1,588.91 is: 2,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.86 : 3,819.78 = 1,588.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.86/3,819.78 = 1,588.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.86x = 3,819.78 × 1,588.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.86x = 6,069,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069,267.54/2,767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.77

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