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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.88, 3,826.44 and 1,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.88, 3,826.44 and 1,593.68 is: 2,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.88 : 3,826.44 = 1,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.88/3,826.44 = 1,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.88x = 3,826.44 × 1,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.88x = 6,098,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,120.90/2,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.20

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