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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.19, 4,335.03 and 1,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.19, 4,335.03 and 1,794.69 is: 2,693.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.19 : 4,335.03 = 1,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.19/4,335.03 = 1,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.19x = 4,335.03 × 1,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.19x = 7,780,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,034.99/2,888.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.74

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