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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.03, 4,209.78 and 1,792.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.03, 4,209.78 and 1,792.29 is: 2,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.03 : 4,209.78 = 1,792.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.03/4,209.78 = 1,792.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.03x = 4,209.78 × 1,792.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.03x = 7,545,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,146.60/3,051.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.98

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