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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.08, 3,824.16 and 1,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.08, 3,824.16 and 1,592.20 is: 2,197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.08 : 3,824.16 = 1,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.08/3,824.16 = 1,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.08x = 3,824.16 × 1,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.08x = 6,088,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,827.55/2,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.28

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