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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.10, 3,299.13 and 1,798.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.10, 3,299.13 and 1,798.61 is: 2,483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.10 : 3,299.13 = 1,798.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.10/3,299.13 = 1,798.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.10x = 3,299.13 × 1,798.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.10x = 5,933,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,831.71/2,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.72

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