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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.45, 3,833.30 and 1,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.45, 3,833.30 and 1,598.44 is: 2,206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.45 : 3,833.30 = 1,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.45/3,833.30 = 1,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.45x = 3,833.30 × 1,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.45x = 6,127,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,300.05/2,777.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.09

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