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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.17, 3,829.70 and 1,596.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.17, 3,829.70 and 1,596.26 is: 2,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.17 : 3,829.70 = 1,596.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.17/3,829.70 = 1,596.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.17x = 3,829.70 × 1,596.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.17x = 6,113,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,210.49/2,775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.82

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