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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.64, 4,305.33 and 1,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.64, 4,305.33 and 1,793.76 is: 2,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.64 : 4,305.33 = 1,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.64/4,305.33 = 1,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.64x = 4,305.33 × 1,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.64x = 7,722,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,728.74/3,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.52

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