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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.76, 5,290.68 and 1,798.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.76, 5,290.68 and 1,798.68 is: 2,692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.76 : 5,290.68 = 1,798.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.76/5,290.68 = 1,798.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.76x = 5,290.68 × 1,798.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.76x = 9,516,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516,240.30/3,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.95

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