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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.63, 4,249.16 and 1,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.63, 4,249.16 and 1,790.19 is: 2,686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.63 : 4,249.16 = 1,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.63/4,249.16 = 1,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.63x = 4,249.16 × 1,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.63x = 7,606,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,794.79/2,831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.37

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