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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.87, 3,935.81 and 1,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.87, 3,935.81 and 1,799.64 is: 2,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.87 : 3,935.81 = 1,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.87/3,935.81 = 1,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.87x = 3,935.81 × 1,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.87x = 7,083,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,041.11/2,623.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.46

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