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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.98, 4,150.38 and 1,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.98, 4,150.38 and 1,794.12 is: 2,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.98 : 4,150.38 = 1,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.98/4,150.38 = 1,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.98x = 4,150.38 × 1,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.98x = 7,446,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,279.77/2,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.24

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