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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.62, 3,834.83 and 1,599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.62, 3,834.83 and 1,599.67 is: 2,207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.62 : 3,834.83 = 1,599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.62/3,834.83 = 1,599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.62x = 3,834.83 × 1,599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.62x = 6,134,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,134,456.92/2,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.73

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