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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.52, 2,826.72 and 1,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.52, 2,826.72 and 1,791.08 is: 2,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.52 : 2,826.72 = 1,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.52/2,826.72 = 1,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.52x = 2,826.72 × 1,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.52x = 5,062,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,881.66/2,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.46

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