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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.52, 5,032.98 and 1,798.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.52, 5,032.98 and 1,798.62 is: 2,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.52 : 5,032.98 = 1,798.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.52/5,032.98 = 1,798.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.52x = 5,032.98 × 1,798.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.52x = 9,052,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,418.49/3,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.15

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