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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.94, 4,305.51 and 1,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.94, 4,305.51 and 1,793.90 is: 2,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.94 : 4,305.51 = 1,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.94/4,305.51 = 1,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.94x = 4,305.51 × 1,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.94x = 7,723,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723,654.39/3,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.58

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