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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.30, 3,249.33 and 1,793.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.30, 3,249.33 and 1,793.87 is: 2,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.30 : 3,249.33 = 1,793.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.30/3,249.33 = 1,793.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.30x = 3,249.33 × 1,793.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.30x = 5,828,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,828,875.61/2,354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.84

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