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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.28, 2,874.96 and 1,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.28, 2,874.96 and 1,799.04 is: 2,469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.28 : 2,874.96 = 1,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.28/2,874.96 = 1,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.28x = 2,874.96 × 1,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.28x = 5,172,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,168.04/2,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.66

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