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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.25, 3,823.30 and 1,591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.25, 3,823.30 and 1,591.55 is: 2,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.25 : 3,823.30 = 1,591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.25/3,823.30 = 1,591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.25x = 3,823.30 × 1,591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.25x = 6,084,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,084,970.33/2,770.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.54

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