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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.22, 3,909.84 and 1,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.22, 3,909.84 and 1,591.22 is: 2,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.22 : 3,909.84 = 1,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.22/3,909.84 = 1,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.22x = 3,909.84 × 1,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.22x = 6,221,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,425.38/2,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.88

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