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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.72, 3,824.97 and 1,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.72, 3,824.97 and 1,593.02 is: 2,198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.72 : 3,824.97 = 1,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.72/3,824.97 = 1,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.72x = 3,824.97 × 1,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.72x = 6,093,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,244.74/2,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.36

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