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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.48, 4,190.40 and 1,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.48, 4,190.40 and 1,794.24 is: 2,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.48 : 4,190.40 = 1,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.48/4,190.40 = 1,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.48x = 4,190.40 × 1,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.48x = 7,518,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,583.30/3,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.09

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