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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.78, 4,244.19 and 1,793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.78, 4,244.19 and 1,793.74 is: 2,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.78 : 4,244.19 = 1,793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.78/4,244.19 = 1,793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.78x = 4,244.19 × 1,793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.78x = 7,612,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,973.37/2,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.51

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