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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.76, 4,015.54 and 1,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.76, 4,015.54 and 1,791.35 is: 2,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.76 : 4,015.54 = 1,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.76/4,015.54 = 1,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.76x = 4,015.54 × 1,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.76x = 7,193,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,234.80/2,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.11

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