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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.82, 4,192.64 and 2,490.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.82, 4,192.64 and 2,490.29 is: 3,731.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.82 : 4,192.64 = 2,490.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.82/4,192.64 = 2,490.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.82x = 4,192.64 × 2,490.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.82x = 10,440,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440,889.47/2,797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.79

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