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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.48, 3,829.72 and 1,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.48, 3,829.72 and 1,596.36 is: 2,202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.48 : 3,829.72 = 1,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.48/3,829.72 = 1,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.48x = 3,829.72 × 1,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.48x = 6,113,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,611.82/2,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.72

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