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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.72, 3,826.26 and 1,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.72, 3,826.26 and 1,593.75 is: 2,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.72 : 3,826.26 = 1,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.72/3,826.26 = 1,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.72x = 3,826.26 × 1,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.72x = 6,098,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,101.88/2,772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.32

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