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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.52, 3,419.88 and 1,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.52, 3,419.88 and 1,793.20 is: 2,685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.52 : 3,419.88 = 1,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.52/3,419.88 = 1,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.52x = 3,419.88 × 1,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.52x = 6,132,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,528.82/2,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.56

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