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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.88, 3,924.90 and 1,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.88, 3,924.90 and 1,797 is: 2,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.88 : 3,924.90 = 1,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.88/3,924.90 = 1,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.88x = 3,924.90 × 1,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.88x = 7,053,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053,045.30/2,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.08

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