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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.70, 4,211.32 and 1,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.70, 4,211.32 and 1,793.73 is: 2,474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.70 : 4,211.32 = 1,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.70/4,211.32 = 1,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.70x = 4,211.32 × 1,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.70x = 7,553,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553,971.02/3,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.52

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