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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.92, 4,542.53 and 1,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.92, 4,542.53 and 1,793.88 is: 2,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.92 : 4,542.53 = 1,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.92/4,542.53 = 1,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.92x = 4,542.53 × 1,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.92x = 8,148,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148,744.75/3,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.21

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