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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.55, 4,213.92 and 1,794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.55, 4,213.92 and 1,794.66 is: 2,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.55 : 4,213.92 = 1,794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.55/4,213.92 = 1,794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.55x = 4,213.92 × 1,794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.55x = 7,562,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,553.67/3,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.64

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