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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.67, 4,076.49 and 1,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.67, 4,076.49 and 1,795.82 is: 2,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.67 : 4,076.49 = 1,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.67/4,076.49 = 1,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.67x = 4,076.49 × 1,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.67x = 7,320,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,642.27/2,719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.74

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