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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.96, 3,519.72 and 1,798.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.96, 3,519.72 and 1,798.92 is: 2,690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.96 : 3,519.72 = 1,798.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.96/3,519.72 = 1,798.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.96x = 3,519.72 × 1,798.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.96x = 6,331,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,694.70/2,352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.95

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