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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.76, 3,606.26 and 1,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.76, 3,606.26 and 1,795.32 is: 2,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.76 : 3,606.26 = 1,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.76/3,606.26 = 1,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.76x = 3,606.26 × 1,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.76x = 6,474,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474,381.73/2,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.85

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