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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.74, 3,826.74 and 1,593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.74, 3,826.74 and 1,593.77 is: 2,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.74 : 3,826.74 = 1,593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.74/3,826.74 = 1,593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.74x = 3,826.74 × 1,593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.74x = 6,098,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,943.41/2,772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.61

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