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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.67, 4,209.93 and 1,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.67, 4,209.93 and 1,792.56 is: 2,473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.67 : 4,209.93 = 1,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.67/4,209.93 = 1,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.67x = 4,209.93 × 1,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.67x = 7,546,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,552.12/3,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.74

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