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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.91, 3,805.12 and 1,799.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.91, 3,805.12 and 1,799.67 is: 2,699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.91 : 3,805.12 = 1,799.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.91/3,805.12 = 1,799.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.91x = 3,805.12 × 1,799.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.91x = 6,847,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,955.81/2,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.33

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