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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.69, 2,778.55 and 1,795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.69, 2,778.55 and 1,795.10 is: 2,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.69 : 2,778.55 = 1,795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.69/2,778.55 = 1,795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.69x = 2,778.55 × 1,795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.69x = 4,987,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,756.72/1,859.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.03

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