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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.52, 4,310.28 and 793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.52, 4,310.28 and 793.54 is: 1,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.52 : 4,310.28 = 793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.52/4,310.28 = 793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.52x = 4,310.28 × 793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.52x = 3,420,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,379.59/2,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.31

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