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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.52, 3,027.18 and 1,796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.52, 3,027.18 and 1,796.68 is: 2,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.52 : 3,027.18 = 1,796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.52/3,027.18 = 1,796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.52x = 3,027.18 × 1,796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.52x = 5,438,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,873.76/2,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.91

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