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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.23, 3,893.56 and 1,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.23, 3,893.56 and 1,759.38 is: 2,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.23 : 3,893.56 = 1,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.23/3,893.56 = 1,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.23x = 3,893.56 × 1,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.23x = 6,850,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,251.59/2,822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.25

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