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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.53, 4,247.72 and 1,793.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.53, 4,247.72 and 1,793.39 is: 2,685.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.53 : 4,247.72 = 1,793.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.53/4,247.72 = 1,793.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.53x = 4,247.72 × 1,793.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.53x = 7,617,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,788.37/2,836.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.60

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