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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.57, 3,822.18 and 1,590.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.57, 3,822.18 and 1,590.83 is: 2,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.57 : 3,822.18 = 1,590.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.57/3,822.18 = 1,590.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.57x = 3,822.18 × 1,590.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.57x = 6,080,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,419.50/2,769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.44

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