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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.47, 4,423.58 and 1,789.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.47, 4,423.58 and 1,789.29 is: 2,469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.47 : 4,423.58 = 1,789.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.47/4,423.58 = 1,789.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.47x = 4,423.58 × 1,789.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.47x = 7,915,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915,036.39/3,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.23

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