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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.79, 2,474.66 and 1,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.79, 2,474.66 and 1,376.61 is: 1,897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.79 : 2,474.66 = 1,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.79/2,474.66 = 1,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.79x = 2,474.66 × 1,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.79x = 3,406,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,634.82/1,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.02

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