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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.88, 3,823.68 and 1,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.88, 3,823.68 and 1,591.68 is: 2,196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.88 : 3,823.68 = 1,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.88/3,823.68 = 1,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.88x = 3,823.68 × 1,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.88x = 6,086,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,086,074.98/2,770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.44

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