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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.40, 2,691.99 and 1,240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.40, 2,691.99 and 1,240.54 is: 1,859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.40 : 2,691.99 = 1,240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.40/2,691.99 = 1,240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.40x = 2,691.99 × 1,240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.40x = 3,339,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,521.27/1,796.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.01

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