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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.04, 4,211.46 and 1,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.04, 4,211.46 and 1,793.12 is: 2,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.04 : 4,211.46 = 1,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.04/4,211.46 = 1,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.04x = 4,211.46 × 1,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.04x = 7,551,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,653.16/3,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.30

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