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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.75, 3,204.59 and 1,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.75, 3,204.59 and 1,795.30 is: 2,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.75 : 3,204.59 = 1,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.75/3,204.59 = 1,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.75x = 3,204.59 × 1,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.75x = 5,753,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753,183.44/2,139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.72

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