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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.94, 3,862.26 and 1,620.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.94, 3,862.26 and 1,620.39 is: 2,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.94 : 3,862.26 = 1,620.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.94/3,862.26 = 1,620.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.94x = 3,862.26 × 1,620.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.94x = 6,258,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258,367.48/2,798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.98

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