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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.53, 3,926.07 and 1,797.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.53, 3,926.07 and 1,797.39 is: 2,479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.53 : 3,926.07 = 1,797.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.53/3,926.07 = 1,797.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.53x = 3,926.07 × 1,797.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.53x = 7,056,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056,678.96/2,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.92

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