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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.32, 4,152.96 and 1,796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.32, 4,152.96 and 1,796.64 is: 2,693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.32 : 4,152.96 = 1,796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.32/4,152.96 = 1,796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.32x = 4,152.96 × 1,796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.32x = 7,461,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,374.05/2,770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.33

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