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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.02, 3,392.10 and 1,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.02, 3,392.10 and 1,795.98 is: 2,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.02 : 3,392.10 = 1,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.02/3,392.10 = 1,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.02x = 3,392.10 × 1,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.02x = 6,092,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,143.76/2,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.48

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