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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.85, 4,212.70 and 1,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.85, 4,212.70 and 1,793.96 is: 2,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.85 : 4,212.70 = 1,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.85/4,212.70 = 1,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.85x = 4,212.70 × 1,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.85x = 7,557,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,389.74/3,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.52

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