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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.89, 4,211.64 and 1,792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.89, 4,211.64 and 1,792.97 is: 2,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.89 : 4,211.64 = 1,792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.89/4,211.64 = 1,792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.89x = 4,211.64 × 1,792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.89x = 7,551,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,323.11/3,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.31

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