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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.98, 3,569.36 and 1,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.98, 3,569.36 and 1,797.20 is: 2,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.98 : 3,569.36 = 1,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.98/3,569.36 = 1,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.98x = 3,569.36 × 1,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.98x = 6,414,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,853.79/2,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.82

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