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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.24, 3,825.66 and 1,593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.24, 3,825.66 and 1,593.31 is: 2,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.24 : 3,825.66 = 1,593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.24/3,825.66 = 1,593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.24x = 3,825.66 × 1,593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.24x = 6,095,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,462.33/2,772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.75

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