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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.52, 4,305.04 and 1,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.52, 4,305.04 and 1,793.44 is: 2,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.52 : 4,305.04 = 1,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.52/4,305.04 = 1,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.52x = 4,305.04 × 1,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.52x = 7,720,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,830.94/3,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.01

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