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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.84, 3,927.68 and 1,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.84, 3,927.68 and 1,795.59 is: 2,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.84 : 3,927.68 = 1,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.84/3,927.68 = 1,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.84x = 3,927.68 × 1,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.84x = 7,052,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,493.95/2,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.96

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