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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.80, 3,826.65 and 1,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.80, 3,826.65 and 1,593.92 is: 2,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.80 : 3,826.65 = 1,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.80/3,826.65 = 1,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.80x = 3,826.65 × 1,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.80x = 6,099,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099,373.97/2,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.72

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