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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.52, 3,825.03 and 1,592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.52, 3,825.03 and 1,592.55 is: 2,197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.52 : 3,825.03 = 1,592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.52/3,825.03 = 1,592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.52x = 3,825.03 × 1,592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.52x = 6,091,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,551.53/2,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.91

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