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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.63, 4,187.48 and 1,791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.63, 4,187.48 and 1,791.63 is: 2,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.63 : 4,187.48 = 1,791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.63/4,187.48 = 1,791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.63x = 4,187.48 × 1,791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.63x = 7,502,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,414.79/3,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.08

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