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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.38, 4,192.86 and 1,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.38, 4,192.86 and 1,699.48 is: 2,549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.38 : 4,192.86 = 1,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.38/4,192.86 = 1,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.38x = 4,192.86 × 1,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.38x = 7,125,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,681.71/2,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.09

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