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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.60, 3,823.55 and 1,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.60, 3,823.55 and 1,592.04 is: 2,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.60 : 3,823.55 = 1,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.60/3,823.55 = 1,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.60x = 3,823.55 × 1,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.60x = 6,087,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,244.54/2,770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.09

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