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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.88, 2,915.68 and 1,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.88, 2,915.68 and 1,798.88 is: 2,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.88 : 2,915.68 = 1,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.88/2,915.68 = 1,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.88x = 2,915.68 × 1,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.88x = 5,244,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,958.44/2,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.03

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