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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.52, 2,910.90 and 1,796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.52, 2,910.90 and 1,796.68 is: 2,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.52 : 2,910.90 = 1,796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.52/2,910.90 = 1,796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.52x = 2,910.90 × 1,796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.52x = 5,229,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,955.81/2,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.70

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