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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.31, 3,824.52 and 1,592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.31, 3,824.52 and 1,592.49 is: 2,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.31 : 3,824.52 = 1,592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.31/3,824.52 = 1,592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.31x = 3,824.52 × 1,592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.31x = 6,090,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,509.85/2,771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.70

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