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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.24, 4,188 and 1,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.24, 4,188 and 1,792 is: 2,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.24 : 4,188 = 1,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.24/4,188 = 1,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.24x = 4,188 × 1,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.24x = 7,504,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,896/3,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.40

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