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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.67, 4,803.65 and 1,797.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.67, 4,803.65 and 1,797.02 is: 2,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.67 : 4,803.65 = 1,797.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.67/4,803.65 = 1,797.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.67x = 4,803.65 × 1,797.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.67x = 8,632,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,270.15/3,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.65

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