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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.18, 3,822.84 and 1,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.18, 3,822.84 and 1,591.25 is: 2,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.18 : 3,822.84 = 1,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.18/3,822.84 = 1,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.18x = 3,822.84 × 1,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.18x = 6,083,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,075.04/2,770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.92

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