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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.68, 4,430.52 and 1,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.68, 4,430.52 and 1,797.12 is: 2,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.68 : 4,430.52 = 1,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.68/4,430.52 = 1,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.68x = 4,430.52 × 1,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.68x = 7,962,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,962,176.10/2,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.68

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