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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.44, 4,007.03 and 1,794.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.44, 4,007.03 and 1,794.31 is: 2,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.44 : 4,007.03 = 1,794.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.44/4,007.03 = 1,794.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.44x = 4,007.03 × 1,794.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.44x = 7,189,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,845.10/2,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.38

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