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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.96, 4,235.80 and 1,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.96, 4,235.80 and 1,594.72 is: 2,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.96 : 4,235.80 = 1,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.96/4,235.80 = 1,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.96x = 4,235.80 × 1,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.96x = 6,754,914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,914.98/2,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.62

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