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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.73, 4,305.15 and 1,793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.73, 4,305.15 and 1,793.67 is: 2,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.73 : 4,305.15 = 1,793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.73/4,305.15 = 1,793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.73x = 4,305.15 × 1,793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.73x = 7,722,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,018.40/3,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.22

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