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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.62, 3,859.56 and 1,802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.62, 3,859.56 and 1,802.76 is: 2,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.62 : 3,859.56 = 1,802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.62/3,859.56 = 1,802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.62x = 3,859.56 × 1,802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.62x = 6,957,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,860.39/2,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.06

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