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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.74, 4,210.89 and 1,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.74, 4,210.89 and 1,792.70 is: 2,473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.74 : 4,210.89 = 1,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.74/4,210.89 = 1,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.74x = 4,210.89 × 1,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.74x = 7,548,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,841.45/3,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.62

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