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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.75, 4,495.78 and 1,794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.75, 4,495.78 and 1,794.81 is: 2,691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.75 : 4,495.78 = 1,794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.75/4,495.78 = 1,794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.75x = 4,495.78 × 1,794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.75x = 8,069,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,069,070.90/2,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.71

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