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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.07, 4,329.41 and 1,793.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.07, 4,329.41 and 1,793.07 is: 2,474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.07 : 4,329.41 = 1,793.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.07/4,329.41 = 1,793.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.07x = 4,329.41 × 1,793.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.07x = 7,762,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,935.19/3,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.58

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