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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.19, 3,822.89 and 1,591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.19, 3,822.89 and 1,591.37 is: 2,196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.19 : 3,822.89 = 1,591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.19/3,822.89 = 1,591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.19x = 3,822.89 × 1,591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.19x = 6,083,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,632.46/2,770.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.11

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