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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.51, 3,861.99 and 1,804.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.51, 3,861.99 and 1,804.29 is: 2,489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.51 : 3,861.99 = 1,804.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.51/3,861.99 = 1,804.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.51x = 3,861.99 × 1,804.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.51x = 6,968,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,149.94/2,799.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.06

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