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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.31, 2,855.43 and 1,794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.31, 2,855.43 and 1,794.65 is: 2,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.31 : 2,855.43 = 1,794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.31/2,855.43 = 1,794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.31x = 2,855.43 × 1,794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.31x = 5,124,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,483.17/2,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.26

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