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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.52, 3,827.28 and 1,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.52, 3,827.28 and 1,594.64 is: 2,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.52 : 3,827.28 = 1,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.52/3,827.28 = 1,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.52x = 3,827.28 × 1,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.52x = 6,103,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,103,133.78/2,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.50

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