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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.34, 3,823.92 and 1,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.34, 3,823.92 and 1,592.46 is: 2,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.34 : 3,823.92 = 1,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.34/3,823.92 = 1,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.34x = 3,823.92 × 1,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.34x = 6,089,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089,439.64/2,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.29

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