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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.73, 4,658.61 and 1,792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.73, 4,658.61 and 1,792.43 is: 2,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.73 : 4,658.61 = 1,792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.73/4,658.61 = 1,792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.73x = 4,658.61 × 1,792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.73x = 8,350,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350,233.22/3,108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.06

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