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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.45, 3,829.91 and 1,596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.45, 3,829.91 and 1,596.29 is: 2,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.45 : 3,829.91 = 1,596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.45/3,829.91 = 1,596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.45x = 3,829.91 × 1,596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.45x = 6,113,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,648.63/2,775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.76

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