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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.65, 3,858.61 and 1,902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.65, 3,858.61 and 1,902.07 is: 2,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.65 : 3,858.61 = 1,902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.65/3,858.61 = 1,902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.65x = 3,858.61 × 1,902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.65x = 7,339,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,346.32/2,797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.40

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