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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.08, 4,251.52 and 1,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.08, 4,251.52 and 1,794.16 is: 2,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.08 : 4,251.52 = 1,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.08/4,251.52 = 1,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.08x = 4,251.52 × 1,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.08x = 7,627,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,907.12/2,837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.65

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