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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.92, 3,819.73 and 1,588.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.92, 3,819.73 and 1,588.99 is: 2,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.92 : 3,819.73 = 1,588.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.92/3,819.73 = 1,588.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.92x = 3,819.73 × 1,588.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.92x = 6,069,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069,524.60/2,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.81

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