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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.42, 3,422.66 and 1,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.42, 3,422.66 and 1,793.34 is: 2,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.42 : 3,422.66 = 1,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.42/3,422.66 = 1,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.42x = 3,422.66 × 1,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.42x = 6,137,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,984.12/2,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.72

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