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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.03, 4,535.80 and 1,797.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.03, 4,535.80 and 1,797.32 is: 2,691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.03 : 4,535.80 = 1,797.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.03/4,535.80 = 1,797.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.03x = 4,535.80 × 1,797.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.03x = 8,152,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,290.90/3,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.39

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