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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.20, 3,828.51 and 1,595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.20, 3,828.51 and 1,595.27 is: 2,201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.20 : 3,828.51 = 1,595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.20/3,828.51 = 1,595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.20x = 3,828.51 × 1,595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.20x = 6,107,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,107,491.71/2,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.53

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