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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.23, 3,826.06 and 1,593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.23, 3,826.06 and 1,593.09 is: 2,198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.23 : 3,826.06 = 1,593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.23/3,826.06 = 1,593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.23x = 3,826.06 × 1,593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.23x = 6,095,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,253.94/2,772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.69

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