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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.59, 3,820.92 and 1,589.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.59, 3,820.92 and 1,589.64 is: 2,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.59 : 3,820.92 = 1,589.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.59/3,820.92 = 1,589.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.59x = 3,820.92 × 1,589.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.59x = 6,073,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073,887.27/2,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.86

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