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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.95, 3,823.12 and 1,591.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.95, 3,823.12 and 1,591.79 is: 2,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.95 : 3,823.12 = 1,591.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.95/3,823.12 = 1,591.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.95x = 3,823.12 × 1,591.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.95x = 6,085,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,609.76/2,770.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.22

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