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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.69, 4,331.52 and 1,794.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.69, 4,331.52 and 1,794.63 is: 2,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.69 : 4,331.52 = 1,794.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.69/4,331.52 = 1,794.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.69x = 4,331.52 × 1,794.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.69x = 7,773,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773,475.74/3,138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.66

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