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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.26, 3,828.71 and 1,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.26, 3,828.71 and 1,595.71 is: 2,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.26 : 3,828.71 = 1,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.26/3,828.71 = 1,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.26x = 3,828.71 × 1,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.26x = 6,109,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,510.83/2,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.21

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