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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.78, 3,995.73 and 1,799.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.78, 3,995.73 and 1,799.10 is: 2,703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.78 : 3,995.73 = 1,799.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.78/3,995.73 = 1,799.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.78x = 3,995.73 × 1,799.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.78x = 7,188,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,717.84/2,658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.77

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