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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.98, 3,793.95 and 1,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.98, 3,793.95 and 1,759.86 is: 2,638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.98 : 3,793.95 = 1,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.98/3,793.95 = 1,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.98x = 3,793.95 × 1,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.98x = 6,676,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,820.85/2,530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.04

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