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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.00, 3,828.50 and 1,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.00, 3,828.50 and 1,595.04 is: 2,201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.00 : 3,828.50 = 1,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.00/3,828.50 = 1,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.00x = 3,828.50 × 1,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.00x = 6,106,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106,602.66/2,774.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.37

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