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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.22, 3,790.71 and 1,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.22, 3,790.71 and 1,797.25 is: 2,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.22 : 3,790.71 = 1,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.22/3,790.71 = 1,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.22x = 3,790.71 × 1,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.22x = 6,812,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,853.55/2,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.66

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