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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.97, 4,018.41 and 1,794.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.97, 4,018.41 and 1,794.78 is: 2,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.97 : 4,018.41 = 1,794.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.97/4,018.41 = 1,794.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.97x = 4,018.41 × 1,794.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.97x = 7,212,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,161.90/2,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.73

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