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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.25, 3,834.44 and 1,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.25, 3,834.44 and 1,599.09 is: 2,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.25 : 3,834.44 = 1,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.25/3,834.44 = 1,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.25x = 3,834.44 × 1,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.25x = 6,131,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131,614.66/2,778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.01

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