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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.12, 3,934.68 and 1,798.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.12, 3,934.68 and 1,798.89 is: 2,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.12 : 3,934.68 = 1,798.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.12/3,934.68 = 1,798.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.12x = 3,934.68 × 1,798.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.12x = 7,078,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,056.51/2,623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.34

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