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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.25, 4,428.71 and 1,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.25, 4,428.71 and 1,792.96 is: 2,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.25 : 4,428.71 = 1,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.25/4,428.71 = 1,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.25x = 4,428.71 × 1,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.25x = 7,940,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,477.74/3,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.25

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