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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.72, 3,833.24 and 1,599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.72, 3,833.24 and 1,599.02 is: 2,206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.72 : 3,833.24 = 1,599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.72/3,833.24 = 1,599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.72x = 3,833.24 × 1,599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.72x = 6,129,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,427.42/2,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.64

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