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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.85, 3,823.90 and 1,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.85, 3,823.90 and 1,592.29 is: 2,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.85 : 3,823.90 = 1,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.85/3,823.90 = 1,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.85x = 3,823.90 × 1,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.85x = 6,088,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,749.77/2,770.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.43

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