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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.41, 3,826.17 and 1,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.41, 3,826.17 and 1,593.72 is: 2,199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.41 : 3,826.17 = 1,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.41/3,826.17 = 1,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.41x = 3,826.17 × 1,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.41x = 6,097,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,843.65/2,772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.48

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