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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.26, 3,824.55 and 1,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.26, 3,824.55 and 1,592.71 is: 2,198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.26 : 3,824.55 = 1,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.26/3,824.55 = 1,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.26x = 3,824.55 × 1,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.26x = 6,091,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,399.03/2,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.06

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