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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.72, 2,473.62 and 1,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.72, 2,473.62 and 1,329.16 is: 1,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.72 : 2,473.62 = 1,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.72/2,473.62 = 1,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.72x = 2,473.62 × 1,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.72x = 3,287,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,836.76/1,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.93

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