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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.76, 3,480.41 and 1,799.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.76, 3,480.41 and 1,799.59 is: 2,695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.76 : 3,480.41 = 1,799.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.76/3,480.41 = 1,799.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.76x = 3,480.41 × 1,799.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.76x = 6,263,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,288.47/2,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.32

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