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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.60, 3,232.23 and 1,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.60, 3,232.23 and 1,795.18 is: 2,688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.60 : 3,232.23 = 1,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.60/3,232.23 = 1,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.60x = 3,232.23 × 1,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.60x = 5,802,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,434.65/2,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.05

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