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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.48, 4,014.68 and 1,790.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.48, 4,014.68 and 1,790.52 is: 2,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.48 : 4,014.68 = 1,790.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.48/4,014.68 = 1,790.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.48x = 4,014.68 × 1,790.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.48x = 7,188,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,355.88/2,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.82

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