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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.59, 4,356.72 and 1,794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.59, 4,356.72 and 1,794.21 is: 2,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.59 : 4,356.72 = 1,794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.59/4,356.72 = 1,794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.59x = 4,356.72 × 1,794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.59x = 7,816,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,870.59/2,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.21

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