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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.24, 4,104.06 and 1,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.24, 4,104.06 and 1,795.16 is: 2,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.24 : 4,104.06 = 1,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.24/4,104.06 = 1,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.24x = 4,104.06 × 1,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.24x = 7,367,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367,444.35/2,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.25

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