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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.42, 2,862.64 and 1,798.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.42, 2,862.64 and 1,798.66 is: 2,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.42 : 2,862.64 = 1,798.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.42/2,862.64 = 1,798.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.42x = 2,862.64 × 1,798.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.42x = 5,148,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,911.57/2,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.32

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