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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.05, 3,846.56 and 1,592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.05, 3,846.56 and 1,592.03 is: 2,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.05 : 3,846.56 = 1,592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.05/3,846.56 = 1,592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.05x = 3,846.56 × 1,592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.05x = 6,123,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,811.72/2,787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.24

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