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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.60, 3,822.17 and 1,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.60, 3,822.17 and 1,591.04 is: 2,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.60 : 3,822.17 = 1,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.60/3,822.17 = 1,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.60x = 3,822.17 × 1,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.60x = 6,081,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081,225.36/2,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.71

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