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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.29, 4,244.71 and 1,789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.29, 4,244.71 and 1,789.10 is: 2,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.29 : 4,244.71 = 1,789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.29/4,244.71 = 1,789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.29x = 4,244.71 × 1,789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.29x = 7,594,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,210.66/2,831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.24

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