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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796, 2,692.76 and 1,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796, 2,692.76 and 1,275.98 is: 1,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796 : 2,692.76 = 1,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796/2,692.76 = 1,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796x = 2,692.76 × 1,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796x = 3,435,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,907.90/1,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.09

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