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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.41, 2,474.28 and 1,401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.41, 2,474.28 and 1,401.75 is: 1,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.41 : 2,474.28 = 1,401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.41/2,474.28 = 1,401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.41x = 2,474.28 × 1,401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.41x = 3,468,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,321.99/1,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.77

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