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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.88, 3,823.81 and 1,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.88, 3,823.81 and 1,592.33 is: 2,197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.88 : 3,823.81 = 1,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.88/3,823.81 = 1,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.88x = 3,823.81 × 1,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.88x = 6,088,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,744.28/2,770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.41

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