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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.59, 4,192.26 and 2,490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.59, 4,192.26 and 2,490.03 is: 3,731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.59 : 4,192.26 = 2,490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.59/4,192.26 = 2,490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.59x = 4,192.26 × 2,490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.59x = 10,438,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438,853.17/2,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.37

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