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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.32, 3,827.64 and 1,594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.32, 3,827.64 and 1,594.56 is: 2,199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.32 : 3,827.64 = 1,594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.32/3,827.64 = 1,594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.32x = 3,827.64 × 1,594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.32x = 6,103,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,103,401.64/2,774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.96

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