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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.92, 3,827.98 and 1,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.92, 3,827.98 and 1,595.01 is: 2,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.92 : 3,827.98 = 1,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.92/3,827.98 = 1,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.92x = 3,827.98 × 1,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.92x = 6,105,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105,666.38/2,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.10

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