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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.52, 3,859.86 and 2,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.52, 3,859.86 and 2,674.44 is: 3,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.52 : 3,859.86 = 2,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.52/3,859.86 = 2,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.52x = 3,859.86 × 2,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.52x = 10,322,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,963.98/2,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.72

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