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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.84, 4,237.98 and 1,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.84, 4,237.98 and 1,594.76 is: 2,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.84 : 4,237.98 = 1,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.84/4,237.98 = 1,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.84x = 4,237.98 × 1,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.84x = 6,758,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,560.98/2,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.01

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