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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.98, 2,479.86 and 1,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.98, 2,479.86 and 1,404.12 is: 1,938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.98 : 2,479.86 = 1,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.98/2,479.86 = 1,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.98x = 2,479.86 × 1,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.98x = 3,482,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,021.02/1,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.79

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