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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.96, 3,833.56 and 1,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.96, 3,833.56 and 1,598.94 is: 2,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.96 : 3,833.56 = 1,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.96/3,833.56 = 1,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.96x = 3,833.56 × 1,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.96x = 6,129,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,632.43/2,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.52

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