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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.55, 4,892.58 and 1,799.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.55, 4,892.58 and 1,799.39 is: 2,700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.55 : 4,892.58 = 1,799.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.55/4,892.58 = 1,799.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.55x = 4,892.58 × 1,799.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.55x = 8,803,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,803,659.53/3,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.88

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