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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.51, 4,105.61 and 1,796.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.51, 4,105.61 and 1,796.65 is: 2,479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.51 : 4,105.61 = 1,796.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.51/4,105.61 = 1,796.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.51x = 4,105.61 × 1,796.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.51x = 7,376,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376,344.21/2,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.02

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