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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.71, 2,892.87 and 1,799.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.71, 2,892.87 and 1,799.79 is: 2,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.71 : 2,892.87 = 1,799.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.71/2,892.87 = 1,799.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.71x = 2,892.87 × 1,799.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.71x = 5,206,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,558.50/2,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.39

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