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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.28, 4,636.85 and 1,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.28, 4,636.85 and 1,794.02 is: 2,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.28 : 4,636.85 = 1,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.28/4,636.85 = 1,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.28x = 4,636.85 × 1,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.28x = 8,318,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,569.48/3,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.50

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