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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.56, 3,823.46 and 1,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.56, 3,823.46 and 1,591.60 is: 2,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.56 : 3,823.46 = 1,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.56/3,823.46 = 1,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.56x = 3,823.46 × 1,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.56x = 6,085,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,418.94/2,770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.46

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