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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.44, 3,228.94 and 1,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.44, 3,228.94 and 1,793.96 is: 2,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.44 : 3,228.94 = 1,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.44/3,228.94 = 1,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.44x = 3,228.94 × 1,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.44x = 5,792,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,589.20/2,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.69

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