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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.83, 4,017.80 and 1,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.83, 4,017.80 and 1,793.36 is: 2,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.83 : 4,017.80 = 1,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.83/4,017.80 = 1,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.83x = 4,017.80 × 1,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.83x = 7,205,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,376.34/2,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.37

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