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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.55, 2,682.86 and 1,325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.55, 2,682.86 and 1,325.03 is: 1,979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.55 : 2,682.86 = 1,325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.55/2,682.86 = 1,325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.55x = 2,682.86 × 1,325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.55x = 3,554,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,849.95/1,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.82

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