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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.58, 4,017.46 and 1,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.58, 4,017.46 and 1,793.12 is: 2,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.58 : 4,017.46 = 1,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.58/4,017.46 = 1,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.58x = 4,017.46 × 1,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.58x = 7,203,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,787.88/2,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.04

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