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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.24, 3,822.66 and 1,591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.24, 3,822.66 and 1,591.50 is: 2,196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.24 : 3,822.66 = 1,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.24/3,822.66 = 1,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.24x = 3,822.66 × 1,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.24x = 6,083,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,763.39/2,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.11

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