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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.75, 3,834.69 and 1,599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.75, 3,834.69 and 1,599.81 is: 2,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.75 : 3,834.69 = 1,599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.75/3,834.69 = 1,599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.75x = 3,834.69 × 1,599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.75x = 6,134,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,134,775.41/2,778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.75

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