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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.58, 3,992.49 and 1,793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.58, 3,992.49 and 1,793.82 is: 2,688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.58 : 3,992.49 = 1,793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.58/3,992.49 = 1,793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.58x = 3,992.49 × 1,793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.58x = 7,161,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,808.41/2,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.79

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