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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.60, 3,829.06 and 1,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.60, 3,829.06 and 1,595.67 is: 2,202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.60 : 3,829.06 = 1,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.60/3,829.06 = 1,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.60x = 3,829.06 × 1,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.60x = 6,109,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,897.82/2,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.09

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