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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.31, 3,822.42 and 1,590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.31, 3,822.42 and 1,590.76 is: 2,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.31 : 3,822.42 = 1,590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.31/3,822.42 = 1,590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.31x = 3,822.42 × 1,590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.31x = 6,080,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,552.84/2,769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.69

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