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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.75, 3,828.87 and 1,595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.75, 3,828.87 and 1,595.99 is: 2,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.75 : 3,828.87 = 1,595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.75/3,828.87 = 1,595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.75x = 3,828.87 × 1,595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.75x = 6,110,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110,838.23/2,774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.30

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