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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.82, 4,197.59 and 2,414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.82, 4,197.59 and 2,414.36 is: 3,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.82 : 4,197.59 = 2,414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.82/4,197.59 = 2,414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.82x = 4,197.59 × 2,414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.82x = 10,134,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134,493.39/2,799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.69

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