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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.62, 3,862.46 and 1,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.62, 3,862.46 and 1,806.78 is: 2,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.62 : 3,862.46 = 1,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.62/3,862.46 = 1,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.62x = 3,862.46 × 1,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.62x = 6,978,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,610.34/2,798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.59

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