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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.67, 4,019.77 and 1,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.67, 4,019.77 and 1,794.26 is: 2,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.67 : 4,019.77 = 1,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.67/4,019.77 = 1,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.67x = 4,019.77 × 1,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.67x = 7,212,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,512.52/2,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.25

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