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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.77, 3,162.13 and 1,793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.77, 3,162.13 and 1,793.58 is: 2,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.77 : 3,162.13 = 1,793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.77/3,162.13 = 1,793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.77x = 3,162.13 × 1,793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.77x = 5,671,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,533.13/2,290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.82

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