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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.36, 3,829.27 and 1,596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.36, 3,829.27 and 1,596.11 is: 2,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.36 : 3,829.27 = 1,596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.36/3,829.27 = 1,596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.36x = 3,829.27 × 1,596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.36x = 6,111,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111,936.14/2,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.01

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