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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.96, 3,829.22 and 1,596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.96, 3,829.22 and 1,596.11 is: 2,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.96 : 3,829.22 = 1,596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.96/3,829.22 = 1,596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.96x = 3,829.22 × 1,596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.96x = 6,111,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111,844.17/2,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.50

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