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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.52, 3,919.82 and 1,791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.52, 3,919.82 and 1,791.58 is: 2,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.52 : 3,919.82 = 1,791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.52/3,919.82 = 1,791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.52x = 3,919.82 × 1,791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.52x = 7,022,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,671.12/2,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.32

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