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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.79, 3,948.97 and 1,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.79, 3,948.97 and 1,799.32 is: 2,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.79 : 3,948.97 = 1,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.79/3,948.97 = 1,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.79x = 3,948.97 × 1,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.79x = 7,105,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,105,444.08/2,859.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.61

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