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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.52, 3,826.10 and 1,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.52, 3,826.10 and 1,593.64 is: 2,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.52 : 3,826.10 = 1,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.52/3,826.10 = 1,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.52x = 3,826.10 × 1,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.52x = 6,097,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,426.00/2,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.24

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