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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.09, 3,829.38 and 1,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.09, 3,829.38 and 1,595.94 is: 2,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.09 : 3,829.38 = 1,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.09/3,829.38 = 1,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.09x = 3,829.38 × 1,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.09x = 6,111,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111,460.72/2,775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.26

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