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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.92, 3,089.48 and 1,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.92, 3,089.48 and 1,797.30 is: 2,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.92 : 3,089.48 = 1,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.92/3,089.48 = 1,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.92x = 3,089.48 × 1,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.92x = 5,552,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,713.42/2,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.42

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