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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.26, 4,150.65 and 1,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.26, 4,150.65 and 1,794.30 is: 2,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.26 : 4,150.65 = 1,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.26/4,150.65 = 1,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.26x = 4,150.65 × 1,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.26x = 7,447,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,511.30/2,770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.38

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