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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.51, 3,859.89 and 1,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.51, 3,859.89 and 1,901.76 is: 2,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.51 : 3,859.89 = 1,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.51/3,859.89 = 1,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.51x = 3,859.89 × 1,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.51x = 7,340,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340,584.41/2,796.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.91

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