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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.62, 3,828.85 and 1,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.62, 3,828.85 and 1,595.66 is: 2,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.62 : 3,828.85 = 1,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.62/3,828.85 = 1,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.62x = 3,828.85 × 1,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.62x = 6,109,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,542.79/2,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.94

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