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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.56, 3,830.46 and 1,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.56, 3,830.46 and 1,597.10 is: 2,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.56 : 3,830.46 = 1,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.56/3,830.46 = 1,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.56x = 3,830.46 × 1,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.56x = 6,117,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,627.67/2,775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.11

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