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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.97, 3,932.86 and 1,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.97, 3,932.86 and 1,591.02 is: 2,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.97 : 3,932.86 = 1,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.97/3,932.86 = 1,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.97x = 3,932.86 × 1,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.97x = 6,257,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257,258.92/2,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.55

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