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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.89, 4,212.25 and 1,793.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.89, 4,212.25 and 1,793.85 is: 2,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.89 : 4,212.25 = 1,793.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.89/4,212.25 = 1,793.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.89x = 4,212.25 × 1,793.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.89x = 7,556,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,134.47/3,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.08

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