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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.51, 4,102.85 and 1,794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.51, 4,102.85 and 1,794.65 is: 2,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.51 : 4,102.85 = 1,794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.51/4,102.85 = 1,794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.51x = 4,102.85 × 1,794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.51x = 7,363,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,363,163.72/2,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.25

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