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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.50, 6,159.06 and 1,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.50, 6,159.06 and 1,797 is: 2,695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.50 : 6,159.06 = 1,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.50/6,159.06 = 1,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.50x = 6,159.06 × 1,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.50x = 11,067,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,067,830.82/4,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.85

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