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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.08, 3,928.26 and 1,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.08, 3,928.26 and 1,798.04 is: 2,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.08 : 3,928.26 = 1,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.08/3,928.26 = 1,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.08x = 3,928.26 × 1,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.08x = 7,063,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,168.61/2,622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.73

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