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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.94, 3,393.24 and 1,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.94, 3,393.24 and 1,795.98 is: 2,477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.94 : 3,393.24 = 1,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.94/3,393.24 = 1,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.94x = 3,393.24 × 1,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.94x = 6,094,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,094,191.18/2,459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.37

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