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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.85, 3,822.33 and 1,591.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.85, 3,822.33 and 1,591.15 is: 2,195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.85 : 3,822.33 = 1,591.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.85/3,822.33 = 1,591.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.85x = 3,822.33 × 1,591.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.85x = 6,081,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081,900.38/2,769.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.75

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