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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.82, 3,825.45 and 1,592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.82, 3,825.45 and 1,592.89 is: 2,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.82 : 3,825.45 = 1,592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.82/3,825.45 = 1,592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.82x = 3,825.45 × 1,592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.82x = 6,093,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,511.49/2,771.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.38

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