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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.74, 4,306.47 and 1,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.74, 4,306.47 and 1,794.14 is: 2,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.74 : 4,306.47 = 1,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.74/4,306.47 = 1,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.74x = 4,306.47 × 1,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.74x = 7,726,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,410.09/3,120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.83

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