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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.21, 3,829.96 and 1,596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.21, 3,829.96 and 1,596.25 is: 2,202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.21 : 3,829.96 = 1,596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.21/3,829.96 = 1,596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.21x = 3,829.96 × 1,596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.21x = 6,113,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,573.65/2,775.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.93

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