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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.05, 3,832.45 and 1,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.05, 3,832.45 and 1,598.12 is: 2,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.05 : 3,832.45 = 1,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.05/3,832.45 = 1,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.05x = 3,832.45 × 1,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.05x = 6,124,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,714.99/2,777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.48

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