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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.22, 3,825.49 and 1,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.22, 3,825.49 and 1,592.46 is: 2,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.22 : 3,825.49 = 1,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.22/3,825.49 = 1,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.22x = 3,825.49 × 1,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.22x = 6,091,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,939.81/2,772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.50

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