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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.98, 3,570.86 and 1,798.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.98, 3,570.86 and 1,798.20 is: 2,692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.98 : 3,570.86 = 1,798.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.98/3,570.86 = 1,798.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.98x = 3,570.86 × 1,798.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.98x = 6,421,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,120.45/2,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.32

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