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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.67, 4,535.85 and 1,792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.67, 4,535.85 and 1,792.43 is: 2,687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.67 : 4,535.85 = 1,792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.67/4,535.85 = 1,792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.67x = 4,535.85 × 1,792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.67x = 8,130,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130,170.94/3,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.96

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