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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.67, 3,829.41 and 1,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.67, 3,829.41 and 1,595.52 is: 2,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.67 : 3,829.41 = 1,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.67/3,829.41 = 1,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.67x = 3,829.41 × 1,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.67x = 6,109,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,900.24/2,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.03

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