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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.50, 3,824.68 and 1,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.50, 3,824.68 and 1,592.64 is: 2,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.50 : 3,824.68 = 1,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.50/3,824.68 = 1,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.50x = 3,824.68 × 1,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.50x = 6,091,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,338.36/2,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.85

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